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SCDPS Reports One Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 14 To June 16, 2024

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

Media Advisory - SC Impaired Driving Prevention Council Meeting

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

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

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

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 7 To June 9, 2024

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of eight 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 Names 2023 Officer Of The Year

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

Full-Scale Hurricane Evacuation Exercise Set For June 5, 2024

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, along with partners from the South…

SCDPS Names New State Transport Police Commander, Announces Promotions in Command Staff

COLUMBIA — The SC Department of Public Safety Director, Robert G. Woods, IV has named a new South Carolina State Transport Police commander, in…

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 31 To June 2, 2024

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

SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 To May 27, 2024

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