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SCDPS Reports Seven Killed on South Carolina Roads December 16 – December 18, 2016

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

SC Highway Patrol Sends 62 New Troopers to Communities Throughout State

  COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Highway Patrol announces the graduation of 62 troopers from its Highway Patrol Basic Class 100 today.…

South Carolina Highway Patrol Basic Class 100

View SCHP Basic 100 Roster (click photo to enlarge)    Allen, Furman Jr. Ambrose, Michael D. Angeline, Steven J. Arnold, Christopher J.…

SCHP Holds Highway Patrol Basic 100 Graduation

Media Advisory   Who: South Carolina Highway Patrol What: Graduation of SCHP Basic 100 – 62 troopers will graduate Where: Columbia…

SCDPS Emphasizes Monetary, Personal Costs of DUI as Reminder to People as They Celebrate the Holidays

SCHP Col. Mike Oliver spoke at the Sober or Slammer! news conference, along with Lextington Police Chief Terrence Green (left) on…

SCDPS Announces Sober or Slammer! DUI Enforcement Blitz in Advance of Holiday Season

Media Advisory The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: Who: SCDPS, Law Enforcement partners What…

SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roads December 9 – December 11, 2016

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

SCDPS Reports Two Killed On South Carolina Roads December 2 – December 4, 2016

COLUMBIA –The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of two persons killed on South Carolina roadways from Friday…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roads During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

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

SCDPS Troopers Urge Caution, Patience Over Thanksgiving Holiday

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is holding events at rest areas and welcome centers around the state this week to…