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Welcome to the Isle of Palms
Law Enforcement
Neighborhood Support (LENS)
Program

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The Isle Of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) has a unique vantage point on issues that individuals and neighborhoods face on a daily basis, and can bring to light solutions.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT


Capitalizing on the insights of  local Law Enforcement

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Members of the Isle Of Palms Police Department can be empowered to personally deliver even greater assistance to neighborhoods, growing relationships in the process.

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NEIGHBORHOOD


Strengthening Relationships between Police & Neighborhoods 

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Members of the Isle Of Palms community can now join forces to support the Isle Of Palms Police Department and LENS missions through our evolved charity model.

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SUPPORT


Providing Critical Support to Carry Out Our Mission

mission

Providing law enforcement with support to strengthen community relations and improve public safety on The Isle of Palms, SC.  

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Giving Back to the IOP Community.

We give back by supporting initiatives that focus on island families, visitors, and those in need. We do this in exclusive partnership with the IOP Police Department.

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Providing Support and Appreciation for Our Officers.

We support our officers and their families by sponsoring morale-boosting initiatives that show our appreciation for all that they do, including making IOP safe and fun for Visitors and Friends.

purpose

Building the Bridge between Law Enforcement and Neighborhoods while Supporting and Enriching our Community

There are many ways you can support the IOP LENS program

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Volunteer

If you feel a connection to our mission, there are many different ways for you to contribute. Please use the button below to provide us with your contact details so we can reach out with opportunities.

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Attend/Sponsor the LENS Banquet 

Each year, 'LENS' hosts a banquet in recognition of National Police Week and honoring the IOPPD.  The event features cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, plated dinner, live music, a law enforcement speaker, live auction, and hardship and scholarship awards.

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Recommend Assistance

Community members who know of an IOP cause or local individuals who may need
LENS assistance due to hardships, let us know. We are here to help. Please provide

more details below and we will contact you soon.

If you would like to be an active part of the LENS effort to promote the Isle
of Palms Law Enforcement and Community partnership, please consider the following
ways.
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Become an Educational Scholarship Champion

LENS recognizes 'champions' as individuals committed to
supporting families of the law enforcement team on IOP by:
1. Promoting the value of education
2. Presenting education awards
3. Providing financial support for school-age children

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The LENS program raises a significant amount of funds from the live auction at each year's banquet. If you have an item you'd like to donate to this year's auction, please contact us! Please check out our LENS Banquet events page for examples.

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Donate 

Contributions of any size can make an impact. Your donation directly supports causes in need identified by Isle of Palms. You can even direct your funding towards a specific initiative or provide auction items.

Donate An Auction Item

Upcoming Events

  • Mon 15 May
    Register Now
    May 15, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Isle of Palms, 5757 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, USA
    In recognition of National Police Week and honoring the IOPPD, the Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support program by the IOP Exchange Club welcomes you to celebrate at the 2023 LENS Banquet, hosted by the stunning Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort.
  • Sat 20 May
    Register Now
    May 20, 10:00 AM
    Isle of Palms, 24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, USA
    Bike safety and education event
  • Sat 07 Oct
    Register Now
    Oct 07, 11:00 AM
    Isle of Palms, SC-517, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, USA
    This is a fundraising event. The 5K & 10K #IOPrun for prevention of child abuse occurs on the first Saturday in October annually.
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