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Reidville council says talks with county sheriff were positive; officials seek dedicated officer
Summary
Councilmember Justin Beardsley reported a positive meeting with Sheriff Bill Ryne and county representatives and said town leaders will continue working to secure dedicated law-enforcement coverage for Reidville; the minutes record no timetable or formal agreement.
Councilmember Justin Beardsley told the Reidville Town Council on April 14 that he, Mayor Josh Simpson, and Town Administrator Christine McKaba met with Sheriff Bill Ryne and two representatives from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department. Beardsley described the meeting as positive and said they will continue pursuing coverage for Reidville by a dedicated officer.
The minutes do not indicate that the sheriff or county representatives made a formal commitment during the meeting, nor do they include a timetable, funding plan, or details about the level of coverage to be provided. No motion or formal action about law-enforcement coverage is recorded in the minutes.
Councilmembers discussed the topic as an update; additional follow-up between town staff and the sheriff's office is implied but not specified in the meeting record.
