Executive Team
Chief of Police
Chief Bruce Wade, M.C.J
(803) 550-9549
Chief Bruce Wade is a law enforcement professional with over 25 years of progressive experience in public safety and police leadership. He began his distinguished career in 1998 with the South Carolina Department of Corrections at Evans Correctional Institution. A year later, he transitioned to the Latta Police Department, where he earned the rank of Corporal. From 2001 to 2005, Chief Wade served with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, advancing through the ranks to the position of Lieutenant.
In 2005, Chief Wade joined the West Columbia Police Department as a patrol officer. His dedication and investigative acumen led to his promotion to Investigator in 2006. By 2012, he was promoted to Captain of Investigations, and in 2021, he was appointed Assistant Chief of Police, playing a key role in departmental operations and strategic planning.
In April 2025, Chief Wade was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Cayce, South Carolina, where he now leads the department with a focus on community engagement, officer development, and public safety innovation.
Chief Wade is committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. He earned both his Bachelor’s (2021) and Master’s (2023) degrees in Criminal Justice from Columbia College. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) degree at Keiser University.
Chief Wade’s leadership is defined by integrity, accountability, and a deep commitment to building trust between law enforcement and the communities he serves.
Uniform Patrol Division
Captain David Hoffman
(803) 550-9539
Captain David Hoffman began his career with the Cayce Department of Public Safety in January of 1997. He started as a patrol officer and was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in 2000. In 2015 he transferred to the fire department as an Engineer. He transferred back to the police side of the department in 2017. Since that time, he has served a Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant of Training, C.O.P.S. and is currently serving as the Patrol Captain.
Captain Hoffman attended the University of North Texas and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Captain Hoffman later graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. He recently completed the state Certified Public Manager program.
Captain Hoffman enjoys working in the community in which he lives. It gives him the opportunity to meet and assist fellow residents, neighbors, and visitors to the city. He enjoys spending time with his family, walking, and listening to music – from classical to classic rock.
Administration
Captain Brent Baker
(803) 205-4425
I was born and raised in Irmo, South Carolina and graduated from Dutch Fork High School in 1994. Following graduation, I served in the United States Army as a Combat Medic from 1994 to 1998.
I began my law enforcement career with the University of South Carolina’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety in 2001. I started as a patrol officer and advanced to patrol corporal and then to patrol sergeant while serving with the division. Additionally, I served as a Field Training Officer, firearms Instructor, combat-related causality care instructor and division armorers for multiple weapon systems. Throughout the duration of my career at USCDLES, I worked alongside multiple agencies during major events and was designated as a strike team leader supervising multiple officers from various agencies.
In 2013 I started with the City of Cayce as a Public Safety Officer. After completing Firefighter I and II training, I was promoted to Patrol Corporal and served on the Cayce S.W.A.T team. After serving in this position for several years, I was promoted to Patrol Sergeant and then to Master Sergeant. In 2023 after serving over 22 years as a Patrol officer and supervisor, I was promoted to Lieutenant of Special Projects. I currently supervise Cayce Dispatch, Cayce Police Records Division, Parks and Animal Control. In addition to these duties, I assist in maintaining the reporting software for the agency, as well as the camera system placement and management throughout the city. I am currently one of the agency’s firearm and patrol rifle instructors, weapon armorers and assist with active shooter training.
