North Charleston’s New Trespass Program | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 2m

North Charleston’s new “Agent of Trespass” program lets property owners authorize police to enforce trespassing laws on their land—even when they’re not present. Designed to catch problems early and stop crime before it escalates, the initiative targets closed or vacant properties where trespassers might linger. Owners sign up to give officers the green light to ask people to leave, and if they refuse or return, they could face arrest. The program builds police-community trust by letting officers focus enforcement efforts where it’s most needed, using a centralized database to guide patrols…