Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Chief Carl Ritchie, former longtime Mount Pleasant Police Chief and candidate for Charleston County Sheriff, released his Five-Point Plan to restore safety in the county detention center and integrity in the Sheriff’s Office.
The plan’s release comes in response to seventeen inmate deaths and Department of Justice investigations into the failed leadership of the county’s detention center by current Sheriff Kristin Graziano.
Chief Ritchie’s plan calls for the recruitment and hiring of a professional jail administrator, 24/7 EMTs on site for immediate life-saving response, private security to supplement staff, a dedicated human resource professional for onboarding, and the classification of detention center deputies as critical positions within the county.
Carl Ritchie in Bid for Sheriff
Friday, June 14, 2024
Chief Carl Ritchie, Republican candidate for Charleston County Sheriff, issued a debate challenge to his runoff opponent, Greg Kitchens, today. Chief Ritchie stressed the need for Charleston County voters to hear directly from the candidates, so they can determine whom the best challenger to incumbent Sheriff Kristin Graziano should be in the fall.
First TV Ad in Charleston Sheriff Race Launched by Carl Ritchie
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Former longtime Mount Pleasant Police Chief Carl Ritchie, a Republican candidate for Charleston County Sheriff, launched the first television ad of any campaign for the office today. The ad entitled “Hold the Bridge” tells the story of Chief Ritchie’s resolve to keep his community safe during the May 2020 downtown riots and the commanding of his officers to not give the Ravenel Bridge to a large group attempting to continue their path from downtown towards Mount Pleasant.
Longtime Charleston Sheriff Al Cannon Endorses Carl Ritchie in Bid for Sheriff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Sheriff Al Cannon, who served 33 years as Charleston County’s top law enforcement officer, announced today that he is endorsing Mount Pleasant Councilman and former Mount Pleasant Police Chief Carl Ritchie for the post this year.
Longtime Mount Pleasant Police Chief Carl Ritchie Announces Sheriff Campaign
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Mount Pleasant Town Councilman and former Police Chief Carl Ritchie announced today that he is running to be the next Sheriff of Charleston County.