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SCDPS To Hold Virtual Memorial Service To Remember Traffic Fatality Victims

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety will hold a virtual memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22 to remember the more…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roadways April 14 To April 16, 2023

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

SC Highway Patrol Trooper Shot & Injured During Traffic Stop

The S.C. Department of Public Safety can confirm a trooper was shot after initiating a traffic stop in Bamberg County around 3:30 a.m. on April 16. S…

Media Advisory - Virtual Memorial Service to Honor Highway Fatality Victims

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- Media Partners: Due to the length of time passed since this service has been available, we are asking for any and all…

Media Advisory - State Crisis Intervention Advisory Board Meeting

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event. As authorized by the Bipartisan Safer…

SCDPS Reports Thirteen Killed On South Carolina Roadways April 7 To April 9, 2023

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 13 people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…

Darlington Raceway’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race, Ross Chastain to raise awareness for South Carolina Department of Public Safety

  Buckle Up South Carolina 200 on May 12, Public Service Announcements with NASCAR star bolster SCDPS Partnership with The Track Too Tough to…

SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roadways March 31 To April 2, 2023

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

SC Highway Patrol Names 2022 Trooper Of The Year, Telecommunications Operator Of The Year

Media: All photos and narratives can be found here: SCHP 2022 Trooper of the Year webpage. Ceremony photos are available on the SCDPS Facebook…

SCDPS Holds Ceremony To Recognize Achievements In 2022 DUI Enforcement

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a ceremony today in Columbia to recognize law enforcement agencies and officers…