South Carolina Department of Public Safety
Law enforcement agency
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) exists to ensure the safety of South Carolina's citizens and visitors. The employees of the Department of Public Safety fulfill this mission by:
- Enforcing the traffic, motor vehicle and motor carrier laws;
- Educating the public on highway safety;
- Administering highway safety and criminal justice grant programs;
- Operating a comprehensive law enforcement training program and certification process;
- Providing security and safety services for public officials as well as state properties.
MottoProtecting - Educating - Serving
FormedJune 5, 1993
Operations jurisdictionSouth Carolina, US
Legal jurisdictionAs per operations jurisdiction
| South Carolina Department of Public Safety | |
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| Motto | Protecting - Educating - Serving |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | June 5, 1993 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | South Carolina, US |
| Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 10311 Wilson Blvd. Blythewood, SC 29016 |
| Sworn members | 1478+ (as of 2010) |
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| Website | |
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Divisions
The SC Department of Public Safety comprises three main divisions:
- South Carolina Highway Patrol Division - Colonel Christopher Williamson
- South Carolina State Transport Police Division - Colonel Dwayne Wilson
- South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services - Chief Dwayne Brunson[1]
The SC Department of Public Safety also comprises the following offices:
- Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs
- Office of Human Resources
- Office of Professional Responsibility
- Office of Public Affairs
