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SC Highway Patrol Trooper Remains in Critical Condition

Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks remains in critical condition on Monday, August 11 after being struck by a box truck while performing a traffic stop…

Media Advisory - SC Public Safety Coordinating Council

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

Media Advisory - Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting

MEDIA ADVISORYSouth Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event:WHO:         …

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways August 1 To August 3, 2025

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

SCDPS joins victims, legislators as Governor signs historic Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act

MEDIA: Photos from today’s event can be found in the SCDPS online photo album here. COLUMBIA – The SC Department of Public Safety is getting…

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

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

SC Highway Patrol Investigates Multiple Vehicle Collision on I-95 in Colleton County

Colleton County-   The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating two collisions that occurred on July 22 at approximately 4:38 p.m. on…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 18 To July 20, 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 - 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…