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Fort Mill Today
By the People, for the People
Fort Mill Police Introduce New Traffic Enforcement Unit for School Zones
The new program aims to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion around schools.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The town of Fort Mill, South Carolina has announced the launch of a new traffic enforcement officer program, which will assign two police officers exclusively to monitor and enforce traffic laws in school zones during drop-off and pick-up times, as well as for major school events. This follows the tragic death of a crossing guard who was struck by a vehicle two years ago, and another incident where a crossing guard was injured. The program is separate from the school resource officer program, and is part of the town's efforts to enhance safety and traffic flow around its growing number of schools.
Why it matters
The new traffic enforcement unit is a direct response to safety concerns around Fort Mill's schools, after a crossing guard was killed and another injured in separate incidents when struck by vehicles. As the town continues to grow, coordinating traffic around schools has become an increasing challenge that requires collaboration between police, schools, and the community.
The details
The two dedicated traffic enforcement officers will focus on keeping roads in front of schools clear, reducing traffic backups, and preventing crashes during the busiest times of the school day. This is a separate program from the school resource officer initiative, which provides officers on campuses to promote overall school safety.
- In March 2024, a crossing guard named Stanley Brucker was struck and killed by a vehicle while working in front of Fort Mill Middle School and Fort Mill Elementary School.
- Seven months after Brucker's death, another crossing guard was struck and injured in front of Catawba Ridge High School.
- Last summer, the Fort Mill School District learned just days before the start of the school year that the company they used to hire crossing guards would not be able to provide them.
- Last fall, new traffic lights were installed near Catawba Ridge High School and Doby's Bridge Elementary School.
The players
Guynn Savage
The mayor of Fort Mill, South Carolina, who stated that the safety of children is a shared responsibility.
Stanley Brucker
A former crossing guard in Fort Mill who was struck and killed by a vehicle while working in front of Fort Mill Middle School and Fort Mill Elementary School in March 2024.
What they’re saying
“The safety of our children is a shared responsibility.”
— Guynn Savage, Mayor (heraldonline.com)
What’s next
The new traffic enforcement officers will begin patrolling school zones in the coming weeks, with a focus on the busiest drop-off and pick-up times, as well as major school events.
The takeaway
Fort Mill's new traffic enforcement unit demonstrates the town's commitment to improving safety around its growing number of schools, following tragic incidents involving crossing guards. By dedicating police resources to monitor and enforce traffic laws in these areas, the town hopes to reduce congestion and prevent future accidents, ensuring the wellbeing of students, staff, and the broader community.
