The mission of the Public Safety Committee is to assist the Town in meeting its state-mandated responsibilities to its citizens with regard to providing for the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
Public Safety Committee functions
- Coordinate Town public safety and security activities with all other island security services.
- Serve as liaison with the St. Johns Fire District, Charleston County Emergency Medical Services, and the Charleston County Sheriff's Office Supervisor of the Town's contracted CCSP deputies.
- Monitor the performance and activities of the Towns contract beach patrol service.
- Monitor the Code Enforcement activities of the Town for all areas within its jurisdiction.
- Devise a long-term island security plan.
- Ensure that in the event of a natural disaster, appropriate plans are in force to accommodate evacuation, emergency law enforcement, and any other services required to ensure the personal safety of all citizens, property owners, and visitors to Kiawah Island and to secure all properties within the boundaries of the jurisdiction of the Town.
- At the will and direction of the Town Council, engage in any activities, investigations, analyses, etc., relating to public welfare and safety.
- Make recommendations to Town Council on ways to improve the quality of public safety on the island.
2026 Public Safety Committee Members
Russell Berner, Chairman
Mike Lamb
Yvonne Johnstone
Jimmy Harrington
Laura Gibbs
Steve Rolando
Stanley Sines
Craig Harris, Public Safety Director
Meeting information
The Public Safety Committee meets the second Thursday every other month at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall. Meetings are subject to change.
