Horry County Council Public Safety Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several key public safety initiatives, including the authorization of schematic design and cost estimates for a new 574-bed tower at the Detention Center. Key discussions involved departmental updates on the Horry County Police Department's national accreditation and gang fugitive task force successes, the approval of funds for new portable radios for the Fire Department, and acceptance of various grants, including the 2024 U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant and the 2025 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Additionally, the committee designated Fire Prevention Week, approved fire service agreements, recognized amateur radio days, and authorized community benefit fund allocations for local organizations.