Originally established by legislative decree the department became the primary county law enforcement agency in 1959.
The precinct office is located in the South Strand Complex on Scipio Lane in Burgess.
Unlike other uniform officers Beach Patrol receive specialized training in ocean life guard, personal watercraft operations and participate in open water training.
The precinct office is located behind the Ralph Ellis Building in Little River at Stephens Crossroads.
[5] On May 24, 2020, a Horry County Police Department officer ran over a woman who was lying on the beach in Garden City.