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SCDPS Announces Special Enforcement Effort for Move Over, Hands-Free Laws

MEDIA: Photos from the press conference will be available in the SC Department of Public Safety’s online photo album. Please continue to check…

SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roadways September 12 To September 14, 2025

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

SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roadways September 5 To September 7, 2025

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

Media Advisory - SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting

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

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Labor Day Holiday Travel Period

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

Media Advisory - State Crisis Intervention Advisory Board Meeting

— MEDIA ADVISORY —The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event. As authorized by the…

SCDPS Increases DUI Enforcement Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

COLUMBIA- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is increasing enforcement and education on impaired driving as part of its Sober or…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roadways August 22 To August 24, 2025

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

Media Advisory: Hands Across The Border Labor Day Enforcement Efforts/Media Opportunities

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

SC Highway Patrol Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks Laid to Rest in Columbia

MEDIA: Photos from today’s ceremony can be found in the SCDPS online photo album here.COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Public Safety…