Charleston County
Aviation Authority
Police Department
"To Protect and Serve"
A Message from the Chief of Police
| Welcome Welcome
to the Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department. It is my pleasure, along
with the women and men of the Police Department to welcome you to our airport community.
The Charleston International Airport is co-located with the Charleston Air Force Base,
which is ten miles northwest of the City of Charleston, South Carolina. The International
Airport is situated near the Interstate Highway I-26 and the Mark Clarke Expressway I-526.
Seven air carriers operate from the Charleston International Airport with approximately 63
flights each day. We hope that you will take an opportunity during your visit to
Charleston to explore our great community and its many historic attractions. |
The Charleston County Aviation Authority Board established the Charleston County Aviation
Authority Police Department in 1990. It was the intention of the board to create a law
enforcement agency customized to respond to the unique environment of an airport community
and the traveling public. Fifteen police officers and one civilian employee were hired to
create the Department in July 1990. The agency developed into a cohesive law enforcement
operation with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Airport |
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Authority and the diverse community of 2 million travelers who use the
International Airport yearly. The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department
has general law enforcement authority and responsibility within the territory embraced by
the County of Charleston. All officers are state certified and empowered to enforce South
Carolina State Laws and the Ordinances of the Charleston County Aviation Authority within
the geographical boundaries of the Airport District, principally the Charleston
International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport, and East Cooper Airport. The members
of the Police Department reflect the diverse community that we serve. Law enforcement
services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by foot, car, and bicycle. The
Department works closely with the Transportation Security Administration and all other
Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies to carry out its mission.
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In 1999 the Police Department became one of only four airport law enforcement
agencies in the United States and Canada to be accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. The agency was reaccredited in March 2005
and continues to meet the professional standards established by the Commission. I invite
you to visit our accreditation Web page and witness the professional services provided by
the women and men of this agency.
Safety and security balanced with good customer service is important to us all and I hope
the information provided through this site will meet your expectation.
Al Britnell
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