Bluffton Police Department

10/21/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

A traffic collision has occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 170 and Highway 46.

Traffic is currently shut down in both directions, impacting motorists traveling toward Savannah and those traveling from the New River area toward Bluffton.

Please avoid the area, seek alternate routes, and expect significant delays. Motorists are urged to use caution and follow directions from emergency personnel on scene.

We appreciate your patience as first responders work to address the situation.

10/20/2026

👻🎃 THIS FRIDAY! Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR evening of Halloween fun! 🚔🍬

Grab your costumes, bring the family, and get ready for the 6th Annual Safety Spooktacular! The Town of Bluffton and Bluffton Police Department are excited to welcome you for an evening of Halloween fun, community connections, and important safety tips!

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Oscar Frazier Park
🎟️ FREE to attend!

👻 Meet your local public safety partners, collect Halloween candy, pick up helpful safety information, and enjoy hot dogs fresh off the grill from our Bluffton police officers!

🎃 Costumes are encouraged, and don't forget your four-legged family members — we want to see those pups dressed for the occasion, too! 🐶🐾

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate Halloween the safe and fun way. We can't wait to see you there!

THIS FRIDAY! Get ready for a spooktacular time!👻

The Town of Bluffton and the Bluffton Police Department are hosting their 6th Annual Safety Spooktacular event on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Oscar Frazier Park from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This FREE event provides an opportunity to learn more about local agencies and non-profit organizations working together as partners in public and personal safety. Each organization will hand out safety information and Halloween candy. Bluffton police officers will also grill hot dogs for attendees.

Public Safety Organizations/Agencies:
Bluffton Police Department
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
Beaufort County Emergency Medical Services
Bluffton Township Fire District
The South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. Don't forget to bring your furry friends dressed up too! 🎃

Event: https://bit.ly/3VTaPtf

10/17/2026

🎃👻 A little Halloween fun with our Pritchardville Elementary School family! 🚔🍬

Thank you to Pritchardville Elementary School for inviting the Bluffton Police Department to be part of yesterday’s Trunk or Treat! We loved seeing all the creative costumes, sharing smiles, and making sweet memories with our amazing community. 🧡

Events like these are a wonderful reminder that building strong relationships with our community starts with showing up, connecting, and having a little fun along the way!

Thank you for allowing us to be part of the fun. We hope everyone had a spooktacular time! 🎃👻

10/16/2026

💙💛 We had a special visit from some of our littlest community members from Bright Beginnings Academy yesterday morning! 🥰👮‍♀️

We loved welcoming our youngest neighbors to the Bluffton Police Department and helping them build positive connections with the officers who are here to serve and protect them. Thank you to Bright Beginnings Academy for stopping by and spending part of your morning with us! 💙

10/09/2026

A big thank you to Martha Vanderhorn with Pizza Hut and Marie Damico of Crochet Babies for stopping by the Bluffton Police Department today! 💙

We appreciate you taking the time to visit and show your support for our officers and staff.

Kind gestures and community connections like these mean so much to us. Thank you for thinking of us! 👮‍♀️✨

10/09/2026

Shared courtesy of US National Weather Service Charleston SC

Tropical moisture will be spreading in from resulting in widespread rainfall developing tonight into Saturday. About 3-5 inches of rain possible across the Lowcountry, and 1-3 inches elsewhere through Saturday night.

10/07/2026

News Release: October 7, 2026

10/06/2026

🏆 Happy Coaches Day! 🏆

A huge thank you to all the coaches who dedicate their time, energy, and heart to helping athletes grow both on and off the field.

We’re especially proud of our officers who also serve as coaches in our community. Beyond their work with the department, they give their time to mentor, encourage, teach, and be positive role models for our youth.

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the lasting impact you make in the lives of young people. We appreciate all that you do! 💙👏

10/05/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Officer Noah S. Kamer! 🎓

On Friday, we celebrated Officer Noah S. Kamer as he graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and officially began the next chapter of his law enforcement career.

Surrounded by his parents, fiancée, sibling, family, and friends, Noah marked this special accomplishment with the people who have supported him along the way.

Congratulations, Officer Kamer! We know you have a bright future ahead. 💙👏

09/28/2026

A huge thank you to Sophomore Payton Dukes and the Memory & Meaning Club at Cross Schools for the delicious cookies and thoughtful appreciation cards! 🍪💙

The kind words and afternoon sweet treats were such a wonderful surprise for our officers and staff. We truly appreciate you taking the time to show your support and let us know that the work we do is appreciated. 👮‍♀️✨