Myrtle Beach names four finalists in search for next police chief

The City of Myrtle Beach has narrowed its search for a new police chief down to four finalists, city officials announced this week. The selected candidate will step into the top leadership role at the Myrtle Beach Police Department following the retirement of former Chief Amy Prock, who stepped down earlier this spring after announcing her departure in February.

City leadership has been conducting a regional and national search to fill the crucial public safety position. The police chief oversees daily department operations, community policing initiatives, traffic enforcement, and public safety management for both year-round residents and the millions of visitors who travel to the Grand Strand each year.

While the city announced that four qualified candidates have been chosen to move forward in the selection process, specific names and background details for the individual finalists were not immediately released in the initial city update. Further steps in the hiring process are expected to include final interviews and evaluation rounds before a official selection is made by city administration.

For residents, local business owners, and community members, the appointment of a new police chief is a key decision that impacts neighborhood safety programs, downtown policing strategies, and municipal law enforcement priorities across Myrtle Beach. Further public updates regarding candidate presentations or a final hiring announcement are expected from city officials in the coming weeks.