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GOV. MCMASTER NAMES SCHP VETERAN ROBERT WOODS TO LEAD SCDPS

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today nominated Robert G. Woods, IV as Director of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS…

SCDPS State Transport Police Officer Involved In Greenville Co. Collision

COLUMBIA, S.C. – An SC Department of Public Safety officer with the State Transport Police was involved in a collision today in Greenville County in…

SCDPS Reports Twelve Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Thanksgiving Travel

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 12 persons killed on South Carolina roadways during the…

SCDPS Announces Thanksgiving Safety Breaks, Urges Caution And Patience During Holiday Travel

                Scene from Distracted Driving PSA released by SCDPS ahead of Thanksgiving travel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roadways November 20, 2020, To November 22, 2020

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

SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall Of Fame Inducts Seven Officers For Meritorious Achievement

COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame held an induction ceremony today to recognize seven officers  for their…

Media Advisory: SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame Meritorious Induction Ceremony

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

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways November 13, 2020, To November 15, 2020

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

Media Advisory -- Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: WHAT:           Governor's Juvenile Justice…

SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roadways November 6, 2020, To November 8, 2020

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