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SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roadways December 15 To December 17, 2023

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

SCDPS Announces New Commander For Highway Patrol Insurance Enforcement Unit

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted Stephen M. Craven to serve as Commander of Troop Ten’s Insurance Enforcement Unit (IEU)…

Media Advisory: Joint press conference between the SC Department of Public Safety, the SC Department of Transportation, and the Columbia Police Department

—MEDIA ADVISORY— The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces the following event: WHAT:           …

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roadways December 8 To December 10, 2023

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

Media Advisory - SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting

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

SC Highway Patrol Troopers Spread Holiday Cheer to More Than 130 Children Impacted by Highway Collisions

Media: Photos of the event can be found in the online photo album. Photos are labeled by location. BLYTHEWOOD, SC  - The South Carolina…

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways December 1 To December 3, 2023

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

SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Thanksgiving Holiday Period (November 22 - November 26)

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

Media Advisory - Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting

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

SCDPS Urges Drivers to Use Caution During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety urges travelers to slow down, pay attention, and drive sober this Thanksgiving holiday…