Police
Police Chief Bill Coffey
Sgt John Towery
Mission
The Edisto Beach Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality police service to those who live and visit Edisto Beach. We are dedicated to protecting life, property, and maintaining order while assuring fair and equal treatment to everyone.
Objectives
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Provide laptop computers to access SC DMV online and eventually upgrade to National Crime Information Center. This will allow officers to type reports from the vehicle.
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Research available technologies to see if a technology is available that is capable of communicating with all regional law enforcement agencies
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Apply for one grant for FY10-11 (Completed December 2010)
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Submit one article to the newspaper for public awareness (Completed)
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Develop a program to build framework to perform investigations
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Develop means to improve police department public image-promotional items (Completed Food Drive, Stuffed Animal, Trick or Treat)
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Look into ways to decrease or reduce the potential of crime of Edisto Beach such as curfews, patrol schedules, neighborhood watches, etc. (Completed)
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Provide the framework on how to prepare for court cases and implement a program where Chief ensures a case is sound before proceeding with prosecution
Major Accomplishments
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Developed job descriptions for all positions
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Developed strategic plan for department
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Received grant for body armor
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Received grant for digital cameras for police vehicles
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Developed public relations program
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Participated in trick or trunk at local school
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Developed a map for public use
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Researched technologies for communications equipment with regional capacity
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Submitted articles to local newspaper
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Implemented Reserve Police Force
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Implemented property checks and verifications
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Implemented additional training