Richard A. "Dick" Vance

Dick retired from the Charleston (SC) Police Department with 25 years of service. As a lieutenant in charge of the Narcotics Division, he worked closely with federal, state, local law enforcement agencies, and community leaders. As commander of the Narcotics Division, Dick supervised and participated in over 1000 investigations and raids.

Prior to his assignment to the Narcotics Division, he was the supervisor of the Charleston Police Department’s stakeout and surveillance team. During this time, Dick worked on cases ranging from internal theft to the apprehension of violent criminals.
In addition to attending numerous schools on physical and electronic surveillance, interviewing techniques, courtroom testimony and trial preparation, Dick holds a master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina.