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SC Highway Patrol Names 2020 Trooper Of The Year, Telecommunications Operator Of The Year

Media: All photos and narratives can be found here: SCHP 2020 Trooper of the Year . Ceremony photos can also be found on the SCDPS Facebook page…

SCDPS Reports Ten Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Labor Day Holiday Travel Period

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 10 people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…

SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roadways August 27, 2021, To August 29, 2021

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

Media Advisory -- Hands Across The Border Labor Day Enforcement Efforts / Media Opportunities

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

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roadways August 20, 2021, To August 22, 2021

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

State Transport Police Holds Graduation for 19 New Officers

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety welcomes 19 new officers to the State Transport Police (STP), a division of SCDPS. STP is…

SCDPS Names State Transport Police Officer of The Year

Master Officer James S. Craig, Master Officer Damond L. Tillman, STP Officer of the Year (Overall), Master Officer Nikeith C. Wallace, Sgt. John…

SCDPS Increases DUI Enforcement Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend, End Of 100 Deadly Days Of Summer

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is kicking off its Sober or Slammer! campaign and stepping up its presence…

SCDPS Reports Seven Killed on South Carolina Roadways August 13, 2021, to August 15, 2021

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

Media Advisory -- Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council

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