MAULDIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The Mauldin Police Department announced that it now has a mobile headquarters.
Officials announced Friday that the Mauldin Police Department’s Mobile Command Post Vehicle (CPV) will assist in emergency and non-emergency situations, including:
- Major crime scenes
- Crisis intervention scenarios
- Disaster response
- Traffic safety checkpoints
- Community events
- Special programming
Officials said the vehicle was funded by a grant from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
“As communities grow and challenges intensify, this type of vehicle is becoming increasingly more important and necessary for police departments,” said Captain Emanuel Hodrea, who oversaw the design and build of the CPV. “With the uptick of critical incidents within the city as well as the county, this vehicle will allow us to be more efficient and effective in our response.”…