The Town of Fort Mill, together with the Fort Mill Police Department and in collaboration with the Fort Mill School District, has approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a dedicated Traffic Enforcement Officer Program focused on enhancing student safety and improving traffic flow in and around school zones.

Under the agreement, two sworn officers from the Fort Mill Police Department will be assigned exclusively to school zone traffic enforcement duties during peak periods such as student arrival, dismissal, and major school events. The program is specifically designed to focus on roadway safety, congestion reduction, and crash prevention and is distinct from the School Resource Officer (SRO) program.

“The safety of our children is a shared responsibility,” said Mayor Guynn Savage. “As Fort Mill continues to evolve, we must remain proactive in addressing traffic challenges around our schools. This program strengthens safety while reinforcing the strong collaboration between the Town, our Police Department, and the School District.”

The Fort Mill School District is partnering with the Town of Fort Mill to share in the cost of adding these additional officers to address this issue while other solutions continue to be explored. 

“Safety is our highest priority,” said Superintendent Grey Young. “This partnership allows us to enhance safety during arrival and dismissal while ensuring our administrators and teachers remain focused on instruction and student achievement. We are grateful for the Town’s partnership and collaborative spirit in developing a solution to address traffic safety.”

By leveraging existing budgeted resources and strengthening intergovernmental cooperation, the Traffic Enforcement Officer Program represents a proactive and fiscally responsible approach to enhancing public safety and supporting Fort Mill.