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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…

SC Department of Public Safety Requests Public Feedback

COLUMBIA— The South Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks to maintain the standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement…

SCDPS Reports Three Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 16 To May 18, 2025

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

Media Advisory - Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting

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

SCDPS Steps Up Seat Belt Enforcement Ahead of 100 Deadly Days of Summer

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), along with law enforcement partners statewide are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety…

SCDPS Reports No Fatalities On South Carolina Roadways May 9 To May 11, 2025

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

Seven fallen officers inducted into the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame

MEDIA: Photos of today’s ceremony will be added to the SCDPS online photo album. Please continue to check for updates. COLUMBIA – The South…

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 2 To May 4, 2025

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

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways April 25 To April 27, 2025

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

SCDPS to Honor Victims of Traffic Fatalities in Annual Memorial Service

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety will hold a virtual memorial service on Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. to remember the more…