Pawley's Island Police Department

Pawley's Island Police Department serves Pawleys Island, SC. Ensuring the safety and protection of the community are the dedicated members of the Pawleys Island Police Department. Although the town’s unofficial motto is “ arrogantly shabby “, the police department is proud of its professional law enforcement image. 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 Chief Michael Fanning , the officers patrol the 3.8 mile barrier island, its beaches and surrounding waters with three 4×4 vehicles, an all-terrain vehicle and a personal watercraft. The department’s personnel have over 150 years of combined law enforcement experience between them. Non-emergency: (843) 237-1698. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Pawleys Island town, SC has an estimated population of 116.