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McBee mayor says $250,000 police grant secured; council raises traffic enforcement concerns
Summary
Mayor Glenn Odom said Senator Lindsey Graham secured a $250,000 grant for McBee’s Police Department; council members also raised concerns about officers not issuing tickets and the town's approach to enforcement and personnel action.
Mayor Glenn Odom told the council Dec. 2 that Senator Lindsey Graham secured a $250,000 grant for the McBee Police Department, saying the funds "can be used for what we need in the Police Department." The announcement was described as forthcoming in news media.
Separately, Odom and Councilman Robbie Liles expressed concern about two officers they said had not written tickets recently despite observed traffic violations. Odom said one officer had not written a single ticket in four months and another not in a week, recounting that they watched cars speed past while the officer was present. Council members said the issue is about public safety rather than ticket-writing alone. Mayor Odom said the town is consulting the attorney because "you can’t fire them for not writing tickets," and emphasized caution in personnel actions.
Council did not take formal personnel action during the meeting; the discussion focused on safety concerns and next steps, including legal consultation and potential administrative follow-up.
