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SCHP ANNOUNCES NEW COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER FOR TROOP TWO

L/Cpl. Bradley Justin Sutherland COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a new Community Relations Officer for…

SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roads July 21 – July 23, 2017

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roads July 14 – July 16, 2017

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six persons killed on South Carolina roadways from Friday…

SCDPS JOINS REGIONAL SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN, “OPERATION SOUTHERN SHIELD”

(COLUMBIA) – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety kicked off a new speed enforcement campaign, Operation Southern Shield, at the South…

Media Advisory: Operation Southern Shield/Speed Enforcement Campaign Kickoff

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

SCDPS Reports Three Killed On South Carolina Roads July 7 – July 9, 2017

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of three persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roads During Fourth Of July Holiday Period June 30 – July 4, 2017

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

SCDPS Director Names New Commander For SC Highway Patrol 29-Year Veteran Christopher Williamson Chosen To Lead Troopers

Christopher Williamson, center, a native of Darlington County, was named Commander of the South Carolina Highway Patrol today. He is pictured…

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roads June 23 – June 25, 2017

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of five persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

SCDPS HOLDS HIGHWAY DEDICATION FOR FALLEN PATROLMAN JIMMY A. TRAYLOR

L to R: SCHP Col. Michael Oliver, Sen. Thomas McElveen, Rep. J. David Weeks, Rep. Murrell Smith, SCDPS Director Leroy Smith, Carolyn Traylor…