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SC Highway Patrol Holds Highway Dedication Ceremony in Honor of Fallen Patrolman Edwin Milam

Media: Photos of the event can be found in the online photo album.GREENVILLE — The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a Highway Dedication ceremony…

New Commander Announced For South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 3, As Current Commander Promoted To Major At DPS

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted Justin E. Rogers to serve as Commander of Troop 3 for the South Carolina Highway Patrol.…

Annual Palmetto Boys and Girls State Parade to Effect Traffic in Downtown Columbia

MEDIA: SCDPS and BPS will be sharing this information on social media if you would like to re-share.COLUMBIA — Residents and visitors in Columbia…

SCDPS Reports 10 Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 6 To June 8, 2025

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

Media Advisory - SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting

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

South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services Recognizes Officers at 2024 BPS Awards Ceremony

Media: Photos from the ceremony are available SC Department of Public Safety’s online photo album and SCDPS Facebook page.COLUMBIA —…

Full-Scale Hurricane Evacuation Exercise Set For June 4, 2025

MEDIA: If you would like to speak with a trooper during this exercise, please call the Highway Patrol Media Line at 803-896-8144 and request an…

SCDPS Reports Three Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 30 To June 1, 2025

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

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Memorial Day Weekend

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

Three Winners, 11 Statewide Finalists Recognized at third annual Governor‘s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Ceremony

Media:  Photos from the ceremony will be posted to the SC Department of Public Safety’s online photo album. Please continue to check…