The two donated Crown Victorias parked in front of Lightsey Chapel Auditorium were flanked by members of the North Charleston Police Department and Mayor Keith Summey as CSU Director of Security Don Little expressed appreciation for the donations.

The North Charleston police and CSU security have a long history of working together to provide a safe campus environment. “I am very proud of the partnership we enjoy with the North Charleston Police Department and the city of North Charleston. They have helped us in many areas such as training, emergency response and many routine matters,” said Little. “The donation of these vehicles is just another step in maintaining a wonderful professional relationship between departments dedicated to protecting the community.”

Captain Wayne Brown, with CSU, worked closely with Assistant Chief Butch Barfield of North Charleston to coordinate the donation effort. After receiving approval from the North Charleston finance committee and city council, the vehicles made their way to the campus. After a paint job, some minor mechanical repairs and a good cleaning by Kappa Phi Chi fraternity, the vehicles were branded, decaled and ready for action.

“We are proud to work with Charleston Southern; you are a real asset to the greater Charleston area and the state of South Carolina,” said Summey, a 1969 CSU alum.