UPDATED 8/29: Due to Tropical Storm Idalia, the Augusta and Savannah events previously scheduled for August 30-31 and September 1 of this week have been canceled. We will continue to update this media advisory if additional changes are made.
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event:
WHO: SCDPS and state and local law enforcement partners from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia
WHAT: SCDPS and member agencies of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Network (SCLEN) will participate in multi-state Hands Across the Border enforcement activities and awareness efforts. Hands Across the Border wraps up the Sober or Slammer! campaign (August 18-September 4). Hands Across the Border brings together law enforcement in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia to conduct joint public safety checkpoints aimed at keeping drunk and drugged drivers off the roads and is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
Hands Across the Border offers news coverage and photo opportunities for our media partners.
WHEN/WHERE: The 2023 Hands Across the Border schedule is as follows:
Monday, August 28, 2023 (South Carolina and North Carolina)
6:00 PM Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina
Courtyard Marriot
1385 Broadcloth Street
Fort Mill, SC
8:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
SC-51 at NC state line
(York County)
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 (South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina)
6:00 PM Press Event/Meeting in Georgia
Rabun Gap Niles Bolton Middle School
1411 Bettys Creek Road
Rabun Gap, GA
8:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
US-76 at Long Creek Fire Department
(Oconee County)
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 (South Carolina and North Carolina)
6:00 PM Press Event/Meeting in South Carolina:
Golden Corral Restaurant
1492 W.O. Ezell Blvd. (US-29)
Spartanburg, SC
8:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
SC-18 at NC state line
(Cherokee County)
8:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
US-221 at NC state line
(Cherokee County)
8:00 PM Safety Checkpoint:
SC-14 (Landrum Road) at NC state line
(Spartanburg County)
Friday, September 1, 2023 (South Carolina and North Carolina)
6:30 PM Press Event/Meeting in North Carolina:
The Brunswick Center at Calabash
10050 Beach Dr
Calabash, NC
8:30 PM Safety Checkpoint:
US-17 at NC state line
(Horry County)
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.