Community Programs

We offer a number of programs to the community free of charge. They include:

• Citizen's Police Academy
• Superhero 5K  
• Community Officer Drug Education Program (C.O.D.E.)
• Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
• Neighborhood Watch Programs
• S.A.F.E.
• Senior Watch
• Youth Summer Camp
• Civilian Response to Active Threat

Not only are we able to offer these programs free, but also the monies used to pay for these valuable assets are the result of fundraising efforts and not tax dollars. We are proud that our programs have served as models for other Police Departments in South Carolina and other States as well.

Citizen Police Academy

The Fountain Inn Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is a free, interactive community program designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement. Participants will learn how the department is structured, how officers are hired and trained, and how policing works in real-world situations through classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The program fosters open communication, builds understanding, and strengthens relationships between the police department and the community.

Superhero 5K

Golf Tournament

Our 25th Annual Community Patrol Golf Tournament at Carolina Springs Golf Course in May 2025. This tournament is a fundraising activity for our Community Outreach programs such as Senior Watch, Superhero 5k, and Youth Summer Camps. 

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk 

The Domestic Violence Awareness Walk is an annual community event hosted by the City of Fountain Inn to bring attention to the impact of domestic violence and to support victims and survivors. The walk begins at Fountain Inn City Hall and invites participants to come together in solidarity, raise awareness, and promote prevention. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple—the national color of domestic violence awareness—as a symbol of support. The event is free and open to the public, with registration available online. For more information, contact: Felisha Miller, Victims Advocate. 864-531-0657 or Felisha.Miller@fountaininn.org

National Night Out

National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. NNO is a free family evening held on Main Street from 6pm to 8pm.  If you would like to volunteer or have a booth for National Night Out.

Neighborhood Watch Programs

If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program for your neighborhood.

S.A.F.E.

We want to encourage everyone with a special needs family member to sign up for the SA.F.E. program. All information provided by the family or guardian will not only ensure the safety of the citizen, but also help the responders with much needed information that could be crucial to de-escalating a situation or assisting that individual. Our goal with this program is to be proactive, so we can help you the best way possible if a situation were to arise! Register using our online form.

Civilian Response to Active Threat

Civilian Response to Active Threat is a free program designed to educate the community in how to respond to an active threat and look for signs of potential hazards. The police department offers these classes to churches, civic groups, school PTA's, and business.