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SC Highway Patrol Urges Motorists To Use Extra Caution As Children Return To School

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety urges caution as children return to school throughout the state. Troopers urge motorists…

SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roadways August 6, 2021, To August 8, 2021

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

Media Advisory: SC Public Safety Coordinating Council

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

New Law Requires Drivers To Move Right Unless They Are Using Left Lane To Pass

COLUMBIA – The SC Department of Public Safety informs motorists of a new South Carolina law that will require drivers to “move right” except when…

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 30, 2021, To August 1, 2021

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

SCDPS Reports Ten Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 23, 2021, To July 25, 2021

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

SCDPS Reports One Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 16, 2021, To July 18, 2021

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

South Carolina Joins Southeastern States For Speed Enforcement Campaign July 19-24

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) will partner with five Southeastern states for Operation Southern Shield…

Bureau of Protective Services Co-Hosts DHS Explosives Training for SC K-9 Units

COLUMBIA — A specialized program, offered by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, is working with local and state…

SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 9, 2021, To July 11, 2021

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