Command/HQ

Officer Down: Sergeant Gordon William Best

Jan. 1, 2021

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH-On January 1, around 4 AM, Sergeant Best was on his way to respond to a call. The road conditions were wet and he lost control of his vehicle crashing into a utility pole.

Sergeant Best was a motivated individual, and was with the North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Department for 8 years. He began his career with the department in October of 2013, and was promoted to Sergeant in February of 2019.

Information from: ODMP and the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety

About the Author

Hilary Rodela

Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.