{"id":415,"date":"2013-11-19T10:09:21","date_gmt":"2013-11-19T15:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.townofpawleysisland.com\/?page_id=415"},"modified":"2022-07-22T14:34:36","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T18:34:36","slug":"town-of-pawleys-island-police-department","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.townofpawleysisland.com\/town-of-pawleys-island-police-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Town of Pawleys Island Police Department"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Pawleys Island, South Carolina, is a town that enjoys a thriving summer community. It is a place that grows from 100 or so year round residents to over 5,000 visitors and residents during the summer season. Ensuring the safety and protection of the community are the dedicated members of the Pawleys Island Police Department. Although the town\u2019s unofficial motto is \u201carrogantly shabby<\/em>\u201c, the police department is proud of its professional law enforcement image.<\/p>

The Pawleys Island Police Department was created in 1993 with a chief, two officers and one vehicle. Since then, the department has expanded to include a chief, four full time officers and four part time officers. Currently led by\u00a0Chief Michael Fanning<\/a>, the officers patrol the 3.8 mile barrier island, its beaches and surrounding waters with three 4\u00d74 vehicles, an all-terrain vehicle and a personal watercraft. The department\u2019s personnel have over 150 years of combined law enforcement experience between them. This experience of our personnel derives from assignments in a variety of federal, state, and municipal agencies across the nation.<\/p>

We hope you enjoy your visit to Pawleys Island and please let us know if there is anything we can help you with.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mission Statement<\/strong>
It is the mission of the Pawleys Island Police Department to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, detect and arrest violators of the law, and protect life and property. We will uphold the Constitution of these United States, enforce the laws of South Carolina and the ordinances of the Town of Pawleys Island.<\/p>

Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/p>

Office Hours<\/strong> \u2013 Town Hall is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The Police Department office is not always staffed full time although there is always an officer available for emergencies. In An Emergency Call 911<\/strong>, for all other information inquiries call Town Hall (843-237-1698). If you need to speak with an officer immediately call 843-237-3008 and the dispatcher will contact one.<\/p>

Parking \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0There is a limited amount of parking on the island, so please plan your trip accordingly. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. Here is a list of public parking and beach accesses.
\u2013 Georgetown County Lot located at the south end of Springs Avenue.
\u2013 First Street Beach Access
\u2013 Second Street Beach Access
\u2013 Third Street Beach Access
\u2013 Shell Road Beach Access
\u2013 Hazard Street Beach Access
\u2013 Pritchard Street Beach Access
\u2013 Adjacent to the boat landings at Pritchard Street, Shell Road and Third Street<\/p>

In addition to these parking locations, there are certain areas where you may park your vehicle along the side of the road within five (5) feet of the edge of the pavement unless otherwise posted or restricted. NO VEHICLES MAY PARK ON THE PAVEMENT IN THE RIGHT OF WAY.<\/p>

Town Court\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 The Town\u2019s court is held the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM at the\u00a0Pawleys\u00a0Island Magistrate Court, 14363 Ocean Highway (behind Applewood’s Pancake\u00a0House), unless otherwise noted on the summons. Please check the ticket to verify.<\/p>

Fire Permit \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Open fires are prohibited, however you may obtain a permit HERE<\/a> <\/strong>for a fire pit on the beach under following circumstances. No free-standing barbeques are allowed on the beach, charcoal fires only in a hole dug in the sand. Absolutely no open flames. Permit holder is responsible for any damages caused by the fire. No fire permit will be issued within 5 houses of a marked sea turtle nest. Permits are free of charge.<\/p>

All town ordinances can be found\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

Fireworks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Absolutely No Fireworks are permitted on the island.<\/p>

Tents & Chairs<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 There are no restrictions against open sided tents. Please remove your tents, tent frames & beach chairs when you leave the beach for the day. We also ask that you fill in large holes in the Sand. These items impede the nesting process of sea turtles.<\/p>

Surfing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Surfing is not restricted to a particular section except within 100 yards of the pier under SC Code 50-21-180. Surfing is also prohibited by law between sunset and sunrise (50-21-820). Surfers are also prohibited by law to engage in conduct that endangers others (50-21-840a) which includes surfing too close to swimmers.<\/p>

Golf Carts \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Golf carts are permitted on Pawleys Island under State Code of Laws 56-2-105. The The Town of Pawleys Island also has its own set of ordinances that can be viewed\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/a>. The following rules apply:<\/p>