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State Transport Police Holds Graduation for 16 New Officers

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety welcomed 16 new officers to the State Transport Police (STP), a division of SCDPS. STP is…

STP Names 2021 State Transport Police Officer of the Year

COLUMBIA —The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announced its 2021 State Transport Police (STP) Officer of the Year on Friday, July 22, 2022…

SCDPS Reports Three Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 15 To July 17, 2022

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

“OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN” Speed Crackdown Begins Monday In Five Southeastern States

COLUMBIA – Drivers who feel the need to speed are urged to slow down or expect blue lights in their rearview mirror during “Operation Southern…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 8 To July 10, 2022

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

SCDPS Reports Nine Motorists Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Holiday Weekend: July 1 To July 4, 2022

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

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 24 To June 26, 2022

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 June 17 To June 19, 2022

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

SCHP Welcomes 30 State Troopers During Graduation Ceremony

MEDIA: The following link includes the roster, press release and individual trooper photos as well as award winners: https://scdps.sc.gov/news/2022/…

Media Advisory: SCHP To Hold In-Person Graduation Ceremony For 30 New Troopers

-MEDIA ADVISORY- COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces the following event: Who:      SC Highway…