The Fort Mill Police Department recently launched an expanded community outreach program for 2025, emphasizing neighborhood watch, youth mentorship, educational events, medication drop drives, and volunteer opportunities to enhance public safety and foster stronger partnerships with residents.
Key Features of the Community Outreach Program
Neighborhood watch: The program supports local neighborhood watch groups, promoting resident cooperation with police to prevent crime and build trust throughout Fort Mill’s communities.
Youth mentoring: Officers are involved in school mentoring programs and activities like “Do the Right Thing,” which honors exemplary student behavior and achievements in partnership with local educators.
Educational events: Courses such as the “Alive at 25” safety program teach teens about responsible driving and accident prevention, while community forums offer guidance on law enforcement and safety topics.
Medication disposal: Residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medication at scheduled drop events or at a permanent collection box in the police department lobby, improving environmental safety and reducing drug misuse risks.
Volunteer opportunities: The department welcomes public participation in event staffing, outreach efforts, beautification projects, and safety initiatives designed to improve quality of life and unity in Fort Mill.
New Headquarters and Community Access
As part of broader service improvements, the department moved into a modernized headquarters at the newly renovated Fort Mill Town Hall, offering greater accessibility and visibility for public interactions and community programming.
Residents are encouraged to get involved with the new outreach initiatives, which highlight Fort Mill’s commitment to transparency, collaboration, and proactive engagement between law enforcement and the community in 2025.
SOURCES
[1](https://fortmillsc.gov/205/Police-Department)
[2](https://fortmillsc.gov/221/Community-Programs)
[3](https://www.facebook.com/fortmillpolice/)
[4](https://leb.fbi.gov/spotlights/community-outreach-spotlight-positive-policing-program)
[5](https://www.instagram.com/p/DIdo4ZXx8ER/)
