Founded in 1972, the North Charleston Police Department offers crime prevention and law enforcement services. It is a part of the Public Safety Division, which is governed by the City of North Charleston in South Carolina. The department employs more than 300 personnel. The North Charleston Police Department provides is responsible for coordinating educational material, seminars, and information to the communities. The department conducts residential and commercial security surveys. It also organizes presentations for community groups on crime prevention and associated topics. The North Charleston Police Department additionally operates a 24-hour anonymous drug hot line to report illegal drug activities. The department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.