North Charleston, SC: Outstanding Officers -
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Published on: 10/1/2007
Last Visited: 12/9/2007
Sergeant Joyce Smith
It is a privilege to announce Sergeant Joyce Smith as "Police Officer of the Month" for October 2007.This honor speaks highly of her character and performance as a member of the North Charleston Police Department.
On the evening of August 29, 2007, evening shift officers and detectives responded to Maxwell St. for a brutal double murder.Their investigation revealed that both of the victim's cars had been taken from the residence and a BOLO was quickly issued.A short time later Sgt.Smith was on patrol in the area of Remount Road and noticed a white 4 door Buick traveling towards Rivers Avenue.Remembering the earlier BOLO from the homicide Sgt.Smith pulled in behind it in order to verify the tag.