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Charleston’s police department just welcomed its largest rookie class in over a decade—twelve new probationary officers—marking a major leap forward in their efforts to rebuild staffing and strengthen community safety. Chief Scott Dempsey hailed the milestone, saying more officers mean more patrols, revived neighborhood walking beats, and more detectives tackling active cases. The success? Thanks to a revamped recruiting strategy that hits the streets and social media, plus city perks like better pay, health benefits, and extra pay for special assignments. These recruits will begin orientation this month, head to the academy in September, and could be patrolling streets as early as next year. And to keep the momentum going, the department just dropped a fresh recruitment video—calling on everyday heroes to join the force.

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