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SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 23 To June 25, 2023

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of eight people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…

SC Highway Patrol, SC Department Of Natural Resources Announce Increased Enforcement Activities During Upcoming Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend

COLUMBIA – Drivers and boaters getting ready for outings this summer are urged to celebrate responsibly as law enforcement will have increased…

Media Advisory - Joint Press Conference Between The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) And The South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: WHAT:      Joint press…

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 16 To June 18, 2023

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of eight people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…

State Transport Police Welcomes 10 New Officers In Graduation Ceremony

Media: Photos from the ceremony will be posted to the SC Department of Public Safety’s Flickr account and SCDPS Facebook page. Please continue to…

State Transport Police Names 2022 Officer Of The Year

Media: Photos from the ceremony will be posted to the SC Department of Public Safety’s Flickr account and SCDPS Facebook page.  COLUMBIA —The…

Annual Palmetto Boys And Girl State Parade To Impact Traffic In Downtown Columbia

Motorists in Columbia should be aware that several roads will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16, in the downtown…

R. Kelley Hughes Promoted To Major Within The Ranks Of The SC Highway Patrol

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted a veteran trooper to serve as a Major of Administrative Support for the South Carolina…

New Commander Announced For South Carolina Highway Patrol Community Relations, Recruiting And Employment Unit

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted Edward W. “Sonny” Collins to serve as Commander of Troop Ten’s Community Relations,…

SCDPS Reports Ten Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 9 To June 11, 2023

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of ten people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…