Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson announces retirement
Thompson began his career in 1993 at the Mauldin Police Department and joined the Greenville Department in 1997.
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Greenville approves record-breaking annexation along Woodruff Road: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of the Sept. 14 meeting of Greenville City Council.
Greenville Zoo contains escaped leopard
According to the city of Greenville, zoo staff have determined that she escaped her enclosure as a result of a "human error."
Greenville holds second workshop for 2027 budget: City Council notes
No tax increases or changes to business license rates are included in the proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.
Greenville police urge caution on icy roads through Tuesday
The Greenville Police Department has responded to 11 vehicular accidents since Saturday, Jan. 24.
SCDOT delays South Hudson Street bridge replacement: Greenville City Council notes
Here is a recap of the Greenville City Council meeting on July 14.
Greenville reviews traffic safety action plan: City Council notes
The strategies are outlined in the traffic safety action plan created by the city’s engineering department.
Greenville County parents asked to help deter false school threats, misinformation
Parents are asked to monitor their children’s social media accounts and help deter the spread of false threats and misinformation.
Greenville Country Club property annexation advances: City Council notes
Here’s a recap of the March 25 meeting of Greenville City Council.
Greenville police chief postpones retirement at request of new city manager
Thompson's last day as chief of police was planned for June 30 after 29 years in law enforcement.
Profile: McDonald’s manager to chief of police
Thompson first put on a police badge while volunteering as a reserve officer for the Mauldin Police Department in 1993.
Greenville Police Department works to prioritize community collaboration and transparency
With Greenville’s rising numbers of residents and visitors, the police department has worked to adjust the nature of policing to the community’s changing needs.
Greenville City Council to discuss new, $27 million public safety complex
The 126,000 square-foot building at 204 Halton Road, if approved for purchase, would house the city police and fire departments along with the municipal court, with room to grow. It has 1,000 parking spaces, sits on 12 acres and is fraction of the age of the Law Enforcement Center the city shares with the county, city officials said Friday.
Greenville law enforcement agencies partner with Upstate Warrior Solution to assist at-risk veterans
"This is the type of group that we in law enforcement love to partner with because they are trying to be a solution to a problem," said Greenville Police Chief Howie Thompson.
Greenville Police Department, REEM working to address racial disparities
“I’m a realist. I know that there are some segments of the community that don’t trust the police. You can’t brush that off.” - GPD Chief Howie Thompson.