Newly appointed McColl police chief lacks law enforcement certification

Officer Steven Kinzler newly sworn to serve Ridgecrest

“When we do our backgrounds we're looking for people who have good character; we can teach them police work, but you can't always teach character,” said Ridgecrest Police Chief Mario

Newly appointed McColl police chief lacks law enforcement certification

MCCOLL, S.C. (WBTW) — McColl’s incoming police chief is carrying certifications that have been expired for years, state Criminal Justice Academy records show. Officials in the Marlboro County town last week said Charles R. English would begin work July 1, ending a controversy filled six-month vacancy. ““He is eager to collaborate with the mayor, council, […]