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SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 7 To July 9, 2023

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

SCDPS Reports Two Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 30 To July 2, 2023

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

Media Advisory - Media availability for SC Highway Patrol troopers and SC Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division officers

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division…

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 23 To June 25, 2023

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

SC Highway Patrol, SC Department Of Natural Resources Announce Increased Enforcement Activities During Upcoming Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend

COLUMBIA – Drivers and boaters getting ready for outings this summer are urged to celebrate responsibly as law enforcement will have increased…

Media Advisory - Joint Press Conference Between The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) And The South Carolina Department Of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: WHAT:      Joint press conference between…

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 16 To June 18, 2023

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

State Transport Police Names 2022 Officer Of The Year

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

State Transport Police Welcomes 10 New Officers In Graduation Ceremony

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

Annual Palmetto Boys And Girl State Parade To Impact Traffic In Downtown Columbia

Motorists in Columbia should be aware that several roads will be closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16, in the downtown area…