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Media Advisory - SC Impaired Driving Prevention Council Meeting

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

South Carolina Joins Four Southeastern States to Put the Brakes on Speeding

MEDIA: Photos from today's press conference can be found in the SCDPS online photo album here. COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of…

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 11 To July 13, 2025

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

SCDPS Reports 10 Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Independence Day Weekend, July 3 To July 6, 2025

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

SCDPS and SCDNR Partner to Crack Down on Impaired Driving/Boating and Aggressive Driving This Holiday Weekend

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

Media Advisory - Joint Press Conference Between the SC Highway Patrol and the SC Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division

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

SCDPS Names New Bureau of Protective Services Commander, Announces Promotions in Command Staff

MEDIA: Photos from the promotions ceremony can be found in the SCDPS online photo album. COLUMBIA – SC Department of Public Safety Director…

South Carolina Highway Patrol enters into National Calendar Contest

COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking to make history by getting a top spot in America's Best Looking Cruiser Calendar…

SCDPS Reports 10 Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 27 To June 29, 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 - 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…