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South Carolina Department of Public Safety

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Formed
  
June 5, 1993

Founded
  
5 June 1993

Agency executive
  
Leroy Smith, Director

Sworn members
  
1,478

South Carolina Department of Public Safety httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediaenffdLog

Legal personality
  
Governmental: Government agency

Legal jurisdiction
  
State of South Carolina

General nature
  
Law enforcementCivilian agency

Headquarters
  
Blythewood, South Carolina, United States

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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:

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  • 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.

    • Divisions

    The SC Department of Public Safety comprises four main divisions:

  • South Carolina Highway Patrol Division - Colonel Michael R. Oliver
  • South Carolina State Transport Police Division - Colonel Leroy Taylor
  • South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services - Chief Zachary Wise
  • South Carolina Immigration Enforcement Unit - Lieutenant Eddie C. Johnson

    • 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 Communications
  • SC Criminal Justice Academy Website

    • References

    South Carolina Department of Public Safety Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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