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After 22 years in the military, retired Marine adjusts to civilian life with SC Highway Patrol

Rebecca Culp was looking for a way to pay for college and see other parts of the world when she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2001. She had…

A woman of many firsts: Late State Transport Police Colonel inducted into Law Enforcement Hall of Fame

Breaking barriers and being “the first” were never priorities for Colonel Anna Amos. She focused on being a dedicated public servant and mother, and…

'Go for it': SC trooper of many trades learns it's never too late to discover your passion

Trooper First Class Andrew Allen is a man of many hats — from working as a roofer, to saving lives as a firefighter, to nurturing souls as a…

Intern Round-Up

After a more than four-year hiatus, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety has revitalized the agency’s internship program to provide…

From Trooper to Highway Safety Director: A rewarding career at DPS all began as a chance encounter at a drugstore

Why would someone return to the same high-pressure job after retiring? For Phil Riley, it was his passion for highway safety and contributing to…

National Hispanic Heritage Month: BPS officer feels 'at home again' after moving from Puerto Rico

Officer Guillermo Santiago knows his English isn’t perfect. He’s learned much of it since moving to South Carolina from Puerto Rico in 2017. But,…

National Police Woman Day: How this former nurse and corrections officer found her purpose as an STP officer

One thing Officer First Class Latonya Loredo hears frequently from the truck drivers she pulls over: “You’re the first female officer I’ve ever…

SCHP’s Cynthia Cuttino learned to ‘slow down’ and enjoy work at Troop 4 HQ

Cynthia Cuttino was used to life in the fast lane. But after years of working in the private sector, for Cuttino, working in the District 4…

How tragedy helped SCDPS investigator kick-start his fitness transformation and inspire others

Lieutenant James Reap swore he was done with running after completing patrol school to become a South Carolina state trooper in 2011. “If you see…

Whether spreading the Gospel or traffic safety, SC trooper driven by a desire to serve others

Lance Corporal Jesse Timmons has never sought recognition for a job well done. Whether ministering to his congregation, assisting motorists as a…