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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.

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linkhttp://www.scdps.sc.gov calendar_today05-03-2012 14:06:10

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Trooper William Bennett (@schp_troop1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday I spoke to some members of the SC Counterdrug Task Force of the SCNG on getting back to the basics of safe driving habits. We discussed vehicle maintenance, seatbelt usage, speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving.

Corporal A.S May (@stp_cro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Officers had a great time at the Kohl’s Family Fun Day at the YMCA in Dutch Fork yesterday. They clean up pretty well when they need to.

Our Officers had a great time at the Kohl’s Family Fun Day at the YMCA in Dutch Fork yesterday. They clean up pretty well when they need to.
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New Commander Announced For South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 3, As Current Commander Promoted To Major At DPS ----- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted Justin E. Rogers to serve as Commander of Troop 3 for the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troop 3

New Commander Announced For South Carolina Highway Patrol Troop 3, As Current Commander Promoted To Major At DPS
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has promoted Justin E. Rogers to serve as Commander of Troop 3 for the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Troop 3
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a Highway Dedication ceremony Friday in honor of fallen Patrolman Edwin D. Milam, who was killed in the line of duty on Christmas Day of 1934, in Greenville County. The ceremony was held at Mauldin United Methodist Church in Mauldin where his living

The <a href="/schighwaypatrol/">South Carolina Highway Patrol</a> held a Highway Dedication ceremony Friday in honor of fallen Patrolman Edwin D. Milam, who was killed in the line of duty on Christmas Day of 1934, in Greenville County.

The ceremony was held at Mauldin United Methodist Church in Mauldin where his living
Trooper Nick SCHP (@schp_troop6) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨Aiken County🚨 Troopers are currently investigating a collision on I-20 around the 13 mile marker. This has closed the east and westbound sides of I-20. A detour has been put in place. Eastbound traffic will exit at the 11 mile marker back on at the 18 mile marker.

🚨Aiken County🚨 Troopers are currently investigating a collision on I-20 around the 13 mile marker. This has closed the east and westbound sides of I-20. A detour has been put in place. Eastbound traffic will exit at the 11 mile marker back on at the 18 mile marker.
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🚧 Detour in place: ➡️ Eastbound traffic is being detoured off I-20 at Exit 11 and will re-enter at Exit 18. ⬅️ Westbound traffic will follow the opposite detour: Exit 18 to Exit 11.

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🚧 Traffic Alert: I-20 detoured near Aiken County until early next week 🚧 Following a strike by a tractor-trailer, the overpass bridge on Old Vaucluse Road is damaged beyond repair, requiring demolition and removal.

🚧 Traffic Alert: I-20 detoured near Aiken County until early next week 🚧

Following a strike by a tractor-trailer, the overpass bridge on Old Vaucluse Road is damaged beyond repair, requiring demolition and removal.
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🚧 UPDATE: I-20 Bridge Aiken County 🚧 The bridge is a total loss after today’s tanker crash & fire. Demolition is underway & crews will work overnight to clear the site. Repaving & guardrail work will follow to reopen I-20 as soon as possible. Stay tuned for more updates.

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‘You don’t get a second chance’: Father and son still making memories as SCHP major, STP officer Written by: SCDPS Staff Member Teddy Kulmala ---- Major Everick Patterson never pushed his son to follow in his footsteps of serving in the military and law enforcement. Lance

‘You don’t get a second chance’: Father and son still making memories as SCHP major, STP officer

Written by: SCDPS Staff Member Teddy Kulmala
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Major Everick Patterson never pushed his son to follow in his footsteps of serving in the military and law enforcement. Lance
Trooper Brittany SCHP (@schp_troop7) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Traffic Alert : 🚨 Aiken County ALL lanes on I-20 are back open at this time. Please use caution while traveling through the area and keep an eye out for first responders.

Traffic Alert : 🚨 Aiken County 

ALL lanes on I-20 are back open at this time. 

Please use caution while traveling through the area and keep an eye out for first responders.
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✅ I-20 Reopened in Aiken County ✅ SCDOT is proud to report that both directions of I-20 are now OPEN to traffic at mile marker 13 in Aiken County!

✅ I-20 Reopened in Aiken County ✅

SCDOT is proud to report that both directions of I-20 are now OPEN to traffic at mile marker 13 in Aiken County!
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Lieutenant Timothy Bush of the South Carolina Highway Patrol was among approximately 200 law enforcement officers in Class 294 who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico on June 5, 2025. The FBI National Academy is well known for its prestige and academic excellence. The course

Lieutenant Timothy Bush of the <a href="/schighwaypatrol/">South Carolina Highway Patrol</a>  was among approximately 200 law enforcement officers in Class 294 who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico on June 5, 2025.

The FBI National Academy is well known for its prestige and academic excellence. The course
Corporal A.S May (@stp_cro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From motorcycles to tractor trailers; if you pass L/Cpl Kirk at 110 mph while racing your Chevy Impala and motorcycle, then Kirk will be happy to speak to you both about safe driving techniques and give you some paperwork to help you drive a little more safely.

From motorcycles to tractor trailers; if you pass L/Cpl Kirk at 110 mph while racing your Chevy Impala and motorcycle, then Kirk will be happy to speak to you both about safe driving techniques and give you some paperwork to help you drive a little more safely.
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**Fatal Hit and Run - Orangeburg County** The South Carolina Highway Patrol needs your help. A vehicle struck a pedestrian between midnight and 5:45 a.m. on June 15, 2025, on SC-29 (Belleville Rd), north of the town of Orangeburg in Orangeburg County. If you have any information, please

Trooper Brittany SCHP (@schp_troop7) 's Twitter Profile Photo

South Carolina Highway Patrol is here at SC Works in Orangeburg, SC. We’re here from 10a-1p. If you’re looking for a change of career stop by and let’s chat !

South Carolina Highway Patrol is here at SC Works in Orangeburg, SC. 

We’re here from 10a-1p. If you’re looking for a change of career stop by and let’s chat !
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The hottest temperatures of the year are descending upon many areas of the country. 🥵 Kids are in danger of being left or forgotten in hot cars! 👶⚠️ We have many resources to help you never forget to check the back seat: NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look.

The hottest temperatures of the year are descending upon many areas of the country. 🥵 Kids are in danger of being left or forgotten in hot cars! 👶⚠️ 

We have many resources to help you never forget to check the back seat: NHTSA.gov/Heatstroke

Once You Park, Stop. 🛑 Look.
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Drivers in Florence County can expect to see additional law enforcement over the next few days as part of a multi-agency Area Coordinated Enforcement (ACE) initiative to reduce collisions and highway fatalities in our state. The South Carolina Highway Patrol, the State Transport Police

Drivers in Florence County can expect to see additional law enforcement over the next few days as part of a multi-agency Area Coordinated Enforcement (ACE) initiative to reduce collisions and highway fatalities in our state.

The <a href="/schighwaypatrol/">South Carolina Highway Patrol</a>, the State Transport Police
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Early this Spring, we posted information explaining golf cart laws in South Carolina. However, a new law passed this year has updated the rules for operating a golf cart, so we'd like to take a moment to provide updated information that reflects the new law. As before, drivers

Early this Spring, we posted information explaining golf cart laws in South Carolina. However, a new law passed this year has updated the rules for operating a golf cart, so we'd like to take a moment to provide updated information that reflects the new law.

As before, drivers