Phillip E. Thompson

Horry County Council Public Safety Committee Public Safety Meeting

The committee addressed various public safety initiatives, including proposals for new animal protection ordinances and the need for a second veterinarian at the county animal shelter. Key discussions included a plan for a 574-bed detention center expansion featuring mental health and medical units. The Horry County Police Department provided updates on its national accreditation progress, gang fugitive task force results, and enhanced training programs. The committee approved several resolutions, including funding for portable radios for the fire department, a grant match for emergency vehicle signal preemption, FEMA grant submissions for equipment and staffing, the recognition of Amateur Radio Days, and the declaration of a service weapon as surplus property for a retiree.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.