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SCDPS Emphasizes Car Seat Safety During National Child Passenger Safety Week

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety will be participating in the annual Child Passenger Safety Week September 19-25. …

SC Highway Patrol Graduates 66 New Troopers

MEDIA: The following link includes the roster, press release and individual trooper photos as well as award winners:  https://scdps.sc.gov/news/…

Media Advisory: SCHP To Hold Virtual Graduation Ceremony For 66 New Troopers

MEDIA ADVISORY COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces the following event: Who:      SC Highway Patrol…

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways September 10, 2021, To September 12, 2021

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 Trooper Involved In An Horry Co. Shooting

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol reports that a trooper has been in an officer-involved shooting that…

SC Highway Patrol Names 2020 Trooper Of The Year, Telecommunications Operator Of The Year

Media: All photos and narratives can be found here: SCHP 2020 Trooper of the Year . Ceremony photos can also be found on the SCDPS Facebook page…

Media Advisory -- SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting

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

SCDPS Reports Ten Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Labor Day Holiday Travel Period

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 10 people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…

SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roadways August 27, 2021, To August 29, 2021

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

Media Advisory -- Hands Across The Border Labor Day Enforcement Efforts / Media Opportunities

--MEDIA ADVISORY--  South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event:  WHO:       …