Summary: The County of Bamberg has three Public Safety focused projects underway or completed. County Council established additional goals for fiscal year 2026 to further public safety across the county.
Completed
In Progress
In Progress
Upgrade Detention Center and Corrective Action Plan
In Progress
Completed
Implement Tornado Alert Sirens System
Seeking Funding
Update the Capability of Fire and EMS– 800 Mhz Program
Ongoing
Consider adding code blue emergency poles across county
Ongoing
Construct New First Responder Memorial
In Progress
Secure funding for EMS facility near Voorhees, Denmark Tech, law enforcement center
In Progress
Addressing/Street signs (redesign signs with “C” number, replace missing signs)
In Progress
Continue on-going equipment replacement plan
In Progress
Opioid Recovery Fund Program
In Progress
In Review
Build Burn Training Center using FEMA dollars on county-owned land
In Review
Projects are numbered and project locations appear by number on the map at the end of the section. Numbered projects not included here appear on the Economic Development, Public Safety and/or Policies & Council pages.
The new Ed Darnell Law Enforcement Center on 509 North Street in Bamberg will honor the life of Darnell who served as Sheriff of Bamberg County for 42 years. Part of the Memorial Hospital Complex renovation, the Law Enforcement Center ribbon cutting was held July 28, 2023.
