The City of Myrtle Beach Police Department has enhanced their law enforcement efforts to prevent crime and open the lines of communication with Myrtle Beach residents. These changes were the topic of discussion during five community outreach programs that the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD) recently hosted.
At the opening of each meeting, Myrtle Beach Police Chief Amy Prock shared the department’s mission and vision and explained how these statements are at the forefront of changing policies, procedures and their evolving plans to protect Myrtle Beach residents and visitors through innovative policing methods and programs.
“We, the men and women of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, are committed to enhancing the quality of life through community partnerships, and public safety – while preserving the peace, and protecting the Constitutional and Civil Rights of the those we serve.”
“Community Partnership is how we make change,” said Prock.
Prock encourages Myrtle Beach residents and the business community to become partners in preventing crime by simply opening lines of communication.
Police Captain Joey Crosby added that residents should not be shy about picking up the phone and reporting any suspicious activity. “If you are concerned, we are concerned that you are concerned. The sooner we know of suspicious activity, the more likely we will be able to prevent a potential crime or apprehend a suspect,” said Crosby.
Crosby also encourages residents to utilize the department’s Facebook page to receive communication from the department and to share information with the department. Crosby pointed out that as times have changed, so has the department’s method of communicating. “You should check our Facebook page pretty much every day, where you’ll find information about traffic advisories, hurricane preparedness or if we are asking for your help finding a suspect,” said Crosby.
Additional opportunities for community involvement include Neighborhood Watch, Citizens Police Academy, or going for a ride-a-long with a patrol officer.
For more information on how you can get involved, CLICK HERE to visit the Myrtle Beach Police Department website.