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SCDPS, Local Law Enforcement Kick Off Sober Or Slammer Campaign

COLUMBIA- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) and law enforcement partners statewide announce the kickoff for its Sober or Slammer…

SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roadways December 11, 2020, To December 13, 2020

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six persons 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:       SC…

SCDPS Names STP Officer of the Year; Recognizes Eight New Graduates

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announced its 2019 State Transport Police Officer of the Year and recognized eight new STP…

Media Advisory: SC Public Safety Coordinating Council

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

SCHP Holds Graduation Ceremony; Welcomes 58 New State Troopers

Graduate photos, county of assignment, and award winners can be found here:  https://scdps.sc.gov/news/2020/schp/class112-113-114pictures…

SCDPS Reports Seven Killed On South Carolina Roadways December 4, 2020, To December 6, 2020

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

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…