June 28, 2025

Concerns Rise Over Officer’s Hiring by Charleston County Sheriff’s Office

News Summary

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office has hired Jacob Dalton Bloomer, a former officer fired from the North Charleston Police Department for numerous policy violations. His conduct, including excessive speeding and reckless pursuits, has raised significant public concern. Although Bloomer has not faced legal charges, the decision to employ him raises questions about the agency’s hiring standards amidst ongoing scrutiny of police practices nationwide.

North Charleston – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office has hired Jacob Dalton Bloomer, a former officer from the North Charleston Police Department who was terminated for multiple policy violations, including excessive speeding and reckless driving during high-speed pursuits. Bloomer’s hiring on June 13, 2025, has raised concerns given his documented history of misconduct while serving in the North Charleston police force.

Bloomer, who was fired on April 21, 2025, for breaching the department’s vehicle pursuit policy for the seventh time, exhibited reckless behavior when he sped over 100 mph and drove in the median of Ashley Phosphate Road while off-duty and responding to a vehicle pursuit. His dismissal was the culmination of a series of alarming disciplinary actions spanning several years.

During his time with the North Charleston Police Department, Bloomer accumulated a long list of policy violations, which included:

Suspension for a week in September 2024 due to three driving infractions.
Running multiple red lights at speeds exceeding 100 mph during a pursuit.
Driving against oncoming traffic while pursuing suspects.
Using the shoulder of Interstate 526 to pass slow-moving traffic at 102 mph while responding to a call regarding driving under the influence (DUI).
Encountering disciplinary actions for three uses or shows of force, being at fault in two vehicular collisions, failure to secure valuables, and poor adherence to evidence procedures.
Violating policies related to search and seizure, use of body-worn cameras, following directives, and allowing his police dog to bite a suspect during a search.
Failing to provide his name and badge number when requested and pointing a firearm at a fleeing dirt bike rider.

Throughout his career, Bloomer faced at least four external complaints and four internal complaints, leading to various disciplinary measures such as oral counseling, letters of instruction, written reprimands, training referrals, and suspensions. Notably, despite his extensive disciplinary record, he received one departmental award and a note of appreciation from a citizen.

While Bloomer was found to have violated numerous policies within the North Charleston Police Department, he has not been accused of any misconduct as defined by state law. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, upon bringing him on board, expressed confidence in his ability to serve and protect the community, insisting that Bloomer’s law enforcement certification was never questioned.

A spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they would not comment further, and there has been no disclosure regarding their hiring, vetting, or training processes related to Bloomer. The decision to hire Bloomer has provoked discussions regarding the standards and practices employed by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office in assessing new deputies.

The public reaction to Bloomer’s appointment has been mixed, with some community members concerned about the implications of hiring an officer with such a troubling history. As law enforcement agencies across the nation face increased scrutiny over police conduct and accountability, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office must navigate the challenges of public perception while ensuring their officers are equipped to serve effectively and ethically.

The situation is ongoing, and as the community awaits further details on the Sheriff’s hiring policies, the focus remains on the implications of granting a former officer with a troubled history another chance to serve in law enforcement.

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