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Media Advisory: Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: WHO: Governor’s Juvenile Justice…

Bureau of Protective Services Officers Recognized at 2025 BPS Awards Ceremony

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

SCDPS Reports 10 Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 5 To June 7, 2026

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 10 persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning…

Full-Scale Hurricane Evacuation Exercise Set for June 10, 2026

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

Media Advisory - SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting June 8

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

SCDPS Reports Three Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 29 To May 31, 2026

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

Media Advisory - SC Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting

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

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

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

SC Highway Patrol Trooper Honored As National Trooper Of The Year

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is proud to announce that a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper has been named the…

Memorial Holiday Kicks Off 100 Deadly Days of Summer

COLUMBIA — Memorial Day marks the start of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer travel season as the South Carolina…