Mobile app provides interactive map and neighborhood alerts to help residents plan safer trick-or-treat routes.
HORRY COUNTY, SC —
The Horry County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to take a few extra safety precautions before heading out for Halloween activities.
Officials recommend that families review the county’s registered sex offender information while planning trick-or-treat routes. The Horry County Sheriff SC mobile app includes an interactive map that shows the locations of registered sex offenders living within Horry County.
The resource can be particularly helpful for families visiting unfamiliar neighborhoods or for older children and teens who may be spending part of the evening with friends.
The sheriff’s office said a little preparation can go a long way in helping keep Halloween safe and enjoyable. Residents are encouraged to know their surroundings, plan routes ahead of time and discuss safety measures with children before heading out.
The app also allows users to sign up for notifications and receive alerts whenever a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood.
The Horry County Sheriff SC app is available through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Additional information and download
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