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SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roads July 21 – July 23, 2017

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of four persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roads July 14 – July 16, 2017

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of six persons killed on South Carolina roadways from Friday…

SCDPS JOINS REGIONAL SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN, “OPERATION SOUTHERN SHIELD”

(COLUMBIA) – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety kicked off a new speed enforcement campaign, Operation Southern Shield, at the South…

Media Advisory: Operation Southern Shield/Speed Enforcement Campaign Kickoff

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

SCDPS Reports Three Killed On South Carolina Roads July 7 – July 9, 2017

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of three persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

SCDPS Reports Nine Killed On South Carolina Roads During Fourth Of July Holiday Period June 30 – July 4, 2017

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

SCDPS Director Names New Commander For SC Highway Patrol 29-Year Veteran Christopher Williamson Chosen To Lead Troopers

Christopher Williamson, center, a native of Darlington County, was named Commander of the South Carolina Highway Patrol today. He is pictured…

SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roads June 23 – June 25, 2017

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of five persons killed on South Carolina roadways from…

SCDPS HOLDS HIGHWAY DEDICATION FOR FALLEN PATROLMAN JIMMY A. TRAYLOR

L to R: SCHP Col. Michael Oliver, Sen. Thomas McElveen, Rep. J. David Weeks, Rep. Murrell Smith, SCDPS Director Leroy Smith, Carolyn Traylor…

SCHP Holds Bridge Dedication Ceremony in Honor of Fallen Patrolman

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