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South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services Recognizes Officers at 2024 BPS Awards Ceremony

Media: Photos from the ceremony are available SC Department of Public Safety’s online photo album and SCDPS Facebook page.COLUMBIA —…

Full-Scale Hurricane Evacuation Exercise Set For June 4, 2025

MEDIA: If you would like to speak with a trooper during this exercise, please call the Highway Patrol Media Line at 803-896-8144 and request an…

SCDPS Reports Three Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 30 To June 1, 2025

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

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Memorial Day Weekend

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

Three Winners, 11 Statewide Finalists Recognized at third annual Governor‘s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Ceremony

Media:  Photos from the ceremony will be posted to the SC Department of Public Safety’s online photo album. Please continue to check…

SC Department of Public Safety Requests Public Feedback

COLUMBIA— The South Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks to maintain the standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement…

SCDPS Reports Three Killed On South Carolina Roadways May 16 To May 18, 2025

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

Media Advisory - Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting

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

SCDPS Steps Up Seat Belt Enforcement Ahead of 100 Deadly Days of Summer

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), along with law enforcement partners statewide are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety…

SCDPS Reports No Fatalities On South Carolina Roadways May 9 To May 11, 2025

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