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The SC Dept. of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, and Highway Safety & Justice Programs.
South Carolina
Joined March 2012
SCDPS joined Governor @henrymcmaster, Senator @senshanemartin, and other state and local leaders at Tyger River Elementary School in Spartanburg County today as the Governor provided an update on the state's School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. Since July 2021, it has been the
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RT @SCHP_Troop_3: I had a great time at National Night Out 2025 in Oconee! It’s always a win when we can come together as a community and s….
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You’re in control. When you speed, you’re more likely to lose it. Learn more about the dangers of driving too fast.
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RT @SCHP_Troop7: Special thanks to Dover Elementary for inviting me out to come to speak to the kids for “Lunch & Learn”. These students….
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Rushing isn't worth risking a life. Speeding in school zones could end with a hefty fine — or worse. Ensure kids get to and from class safely by following posted speed limits and keeping a watchful eye out for smaller pedestrians. #Backtoschoolsafety #slowdown
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Make America Fentanyl Free supports President Trump’s efforts to end the fentanyl crisis.
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The State Transport Police (STP) joined the SC World's Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics on August 23 to help raise funds for Special Olympics South Carolina!. Thank you to the community members, law enforcement officers, and of course, the truck drivers who helped make
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Leave the strutting to Cocky! 🐔. As the semester ramps up and traffic increases on campus, remember to walk defensively. Put the phone down, make sure the road is clear, and only use designated crosswalks. This campus pedestrian safety message is brought to you in partnership
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Unlike regular passenger vehicles, the size and weight of commercial motor vehicles means they need more distance to stop. That's why its important for other drivers to properly respect these large vehicles and avoid cutting them off or stopping suddenly in front of them. And
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RT @SCHP_Troop1: Hanging out at Nucor in Swansea this afternoon for their Employee Safety Fair. Companies like Nucor want to make sure em….
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RT @SCHP_Troop2: Newberry National Night out was a hit. On hot days like these kids and adults love ice cold pop cycles! Thank you @cityofn….
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RT @NWSCharlestonSC: ALERT: If you are in Downtown Charleston, consider moving to your car to higher ground now. The risk for flash floodin….
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‘You just don’t see that as much’: Late SC troopers with 75 years combined service honored with Hall of Fame exhibits. Written By SCDPS Staff Member Teddy Kulmala.---------------------.Captain Cecil Dilworth and First Sergeant Jerry Williams were two very different men, with
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RT @schighwaypatrol: Watch as our drone captured the funeral procession for our fallen hero, South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper First Cl….
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Heads up! Beginning September 1, the state's new hands-free law will require drivers to put down their phones, tablets, and other electronic devices while driving. Under the new law, drivers are NOT allowed to:. -Hold or support a mobile device with their hand or body (smart
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Rest in peace Trooper First Class Dennie D. Ricks. We’ll take it from here. 💙 @schighwaypatrol
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SCDPS mourned the death of @schighwaypatrol Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks as family, friends and first responders gathered in Columbia to celebrate his life and legacy. A sincere thank you to @ShandonBaptist for graciously allowing us to hold this special tribute of TFC
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Please join us for the funeral services of Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks.
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