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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,…

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 - SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting

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

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…

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…

SCDPS Reports Ten Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 To May 29, 2023

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

SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 19 To May 21, 2023

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

Inaugural Governor’s Law Enforcement Officer Of The Year Ceremony Recognizes 13 Statewide Finalists, Three Winners

Media:  Photos from the ceremony will be posted to the SC Department of Public Safety’s Flickr account and SCDPS Facebook page later this…