SCDPS Mourns Passing of Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks
Thu, 08/14/2025
It is with deep sadness that SCDPS announces the loss of one of our own, Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks. TFC Ricks passed away Wednesday night,…
Highway Patrol Trooper Dies From Injuries Sustained In Line-Of-Duty
Thu, 08/14/2025
COLUMBIA – It is with deep sadness that the South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces the passing of one of its own. South Carolina…
SCDPS Reports Seven Killed on South Carolina Roadways August 8 to August 10, 2025
Mon, 08/11/2025
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of seven people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…
SC Highway Patrol Trooper Remains in Critical Condition
Mon, 08/11/2025
Trooper First Class Dennis Ricks remains in critical condition on Monday, August 11 after being struck by a box truck while performing a traffic stop…
Media Advisory - SC Public Safety Coordinating Council
Fri, 08/08/2025
-MEDIA ADVISORY--South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event: WHAT: SC…
Media Advisory - Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting
Wed, 08/06/2025
MEDIA ADVISORYSouth Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event:WHO: …
SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways August 1 To August 3, 2025
Mon, 08/04/2025
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of five people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…
SCDPS joins victims, legislators as Governor signs historic Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act
Thu, 07/31/2025
MEDIA: Photos from today’s event can be found in the SCDPS online photo album here. COLUMBIA – The SC Department of Public Safety is getting…
SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways July 25 To July 27, 2025
Mon, 07/28/2025
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of five people killed on South Carolina roadways during the…
SC Highway Patrol Investigates Multiple Vehicle Collision on I-95 in Colleton County
Wed, 07/23/2025
Colleton County- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating two collisions that occurred on July 22 at approximately 4:38 p.m. on…