After an arrest took a dangerous turn, this SC trooper got into jiu-jitsu. 9 years later, he’s now a black belt
Fri, 09/19/2025
At the end of each shift, Master Trooper Brandon Bolt hangs up his gray South Carolina Highway Patrol uniform and trades his shiny black duty belt…She’s one of 13 newly-certified CALEA accreditation managers across the country — and she works here at DPS
Mon, 09/08/2025
Angela Sparks knows how to get the job done. In fact, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety’s accreditation manager does her job so well…‘We’re family’: How 3 lifelong friends went from one of SC’s smallest towns to its largest law enforcement agency
Fri, 09/05/2025
Lieutenant David Dodson, Master Trooper William Bennett, and Ben Hutto are no strangers when they’re at work. In fact, growing up in a town of just a…‘You just don’t see that as much’: Late SC troopers with 75 years combined service honored with Hall of Fame exhibits
Thu, 08/21/2025
Captain Cecil Dilworth and First Sergeant Jerry Williams were two very different men, with different personalities and different motivations — yet…From textiles to HAZMAT, retiring STP officer looks back on 26 years of getting his hands dirty
Fri, 07/25/2025
Corporal Benjamin Coleman would absolutely describe his job as toxic — but not in the way you might think. For the past 12 years, he’s been a…SCHP’s first female captain retires, reflects on what’s next after lifelong career with DPS
Fri, 07/18/2025
Looking back at her 31-year career with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Major Tara Craig knows…SCHP Pistol Team snags 11 medals at worldwide first responders’ competition
Tue, 07/15/2025
The South Carolina Highway Patrol Pistol Team returned victorious from this year’s World Police and Fire Games, with nearly a dozen medals in hand.“…‘It’s in my blood:’ SCHP First Sergeant retiring after more than 26 years
Fri, 07/11/2025
First Sergeant Mark Thompson never needed action figurines as a child. Growing up the son and grandson of law enforcement officers provided its share…From working under a pineapple field in Hawaii, to keeping DPS online: OIT's Ron Bass retires after 27 years
Tue, 06/24/2025
A husband, father, and U.S. Army veteran, Ron Bass has always believed in giving credit where credit is due. “There’s a lot of unsung heroes…Beloved OFS employee says goodbye after 33 years in state government
Tue, 06/24/2025
With decades of experience in law, grant funding, photography, and crafts, some might call Penny Baskin a jack-of-all-trades. Born and raised in…