Public Service Announcements and Citizen Alerts
City of Isle of Palms Police Department
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 843-886-6522
Livability Hotline 843-886-8282
Issued December 2, 2009 - On Tuesday, November 24, 2009, two black male subjects attempted to rob two people in the driveway of a home on Ocean Boulevard. The attempt was not successful, and the subjects escaped in a waiting van.
Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings and to contact the Isle of Palms Police Department regarding anything that appears to be out of the ordinary.
Issued November 10, 2009 - The Isle of Palms Police Department has identified a company selling magazines door-to-door, often using rude or pushy methods to get a commitment. The company may also use the guise of entering homes for magazine sales to assess the homes for potential burglaries or to determine unoccupied homes.
If you see people going door-to-door, immediately contact the Police Department by calling 911 or 843-886-6522. The Police Department will respond and determine if the people are representing a legitimate company and if they possess a valid business license. Please do not hesitate to report this or any other type of suspicious activity that you observe.