North Charleston Assistant Chief Greg Gomes is set to become the next chief of police, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey announced Monday.
Gomes will take over the position May 1 after current chief Reggie Burgess, who held the position for five years, announced his retirement in March and plans to run for mayor.
Summey spoke highly of incoming chief Gomes in a statement.
“With his extensive experience, impressive credentials and deep commitment to serving the community, I know Assistant Chief Gomes is the right person to lead the North Charleston Police Department forward. As a native of North Charleston, he has a deep and abiding commitment to our city, and I am excited to see what he will accomplish as Police Chief.”
Gomes has worked in law enforcement for more than 25 years, serving as the assistant chief since February 2020. During his time with the North Charleston Police Department, he has also served as the deputy police chief of the investigative divisions and captain of the Office of Professional Standards and Compliance Division.
Gomes said, “As someone who grew up in North Charleston and has dedicated my entire career to serving this city, I am truly humbled and honored to be named the next Police Chief. I believe in the power of community policing, and I look forward to continuing to work with the men and women of the North Charleston Police Department to build trust, foster positive relationships, and ensure the safety and well-being of all of our citizens. “
Summey also thanked Burgess for his service to the city.
“I want to express my sincere appreciation to Chief Burgess for his dedicated service to our community,” Summey said. “Under his leadership, the North Charleston Police Department has made great strides in building strong relationships with our citizens, improving public safety, and implementing community policing practices.”
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