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Annual Palmetto Boys And Girl State Parade To Impact Traffic In Downtown Columbia

Motorists in Columbia should be aware that several roads will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16, in the downtown…

SCDPS Reports Ten Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 9 To June 11, 2023

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of ten 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:       Governor’s…

R. Kelley Hughes Promoted To Major Within The Ranks Of The SC Highway Patrol

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted a veteran trooper to serve as a Major of Administrative Support for the South Carolina…

New Commander Announced For South Carolina Highway Patrol Community Relations, Recruiting And Employment Unit

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted Edward W. “Sonny” Collins to serve as Commander of Troop Ten’s Community Relations,…

Media Advisory - SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting

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

Full-Scale Hurricane Evacuation Exercise Set For June 8, 2023

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the South Carolina…

South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services Names 2022 Officer of the Year

Media: Photos from the ceremony have been posted to the SC Department of Public Safety’s Flickr account and SCDPS Facebook page.  COLUMBIA —…

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 2 To June 4, 2023

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

SC Department Of Public Safety Requests Public Input

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety strives to meet and maintain the standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for…