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Media Advisory - Media availability with SC Highway Patrol Troopers and SCDNR Law Enforcement Officers

--MEDIA ADVISORY--The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division and South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP)…

South Carolina Highway Patrol Aims for Top Spot in National Calendar Contest

COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is once again looking to earn a top spot in America's Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest…

SCDPS Reports Six Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 26 To June 28, 2026

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

SCDPS Reports Four Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 19 To June 21, 2026

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

SCDPS Reports Eight Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 12 To June 14, 2026

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

Media Advisory: Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting

--MEDIA ADVISORY-- South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: WHO: Governor’s Juvenile Justice…

Bureau of Protective Services Officers Recognized at 2025 BPS Awards Ceremony

Media: Photos from the ceremony will be posted to the SC Department of Public Safety’s online photo album and SCDPS Facebook page. Please…

SCDPS Reports 10 Killed On South Carolina Roadways June 5 To June 7, 2026

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of 10 persons killed on South Carolina roadways beginning…

Full-Scale Hurricane Evacuation Exercise Set for June 10, 2026

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

Media Advisory - SC Motorcycle Safety Task Force Meeting June 8

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