Charleston awarded US$8.7m in security funding

Across the US, the current round of funding saw more than US$168m awarded to 51 port areas. At Charleston the funding will be used for physical security improvements, such as access control infrastructure, scanning equipment, surveillance systems and fencing.

“This latest award will put us further along the track to completing necessary security projects,” said Bernard S Groseclose Jr, president and CEO of SCSPA. “Charleston is known for an aggressive security posture, while facilitating the free flow of commerce. That balance requires adequate funding and the right approach.”