South Carolina Department of Public Safety
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| Established: | June 5, 1993 |
| Director: | Leroy Smith (Interim) |
| Budget: | $176.7 Million (2010) |
| Personnel: | 1478+ (2010) |
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.
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[edit] Divisions
The SC Department of Public Safety comprises three main divisions:
- South Carolina Highway Patrol Division - Lt. Colonel Michael R. Oliver.
- South Carolina State Transport Police Division - Colonel Napolean "Nick" Moore
- South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services - Chief Zachary Wise
The SC Department of Public Safety also comprises the following offices:
- Office of Highway Safety
- Office of Human Resources
- Office of Justice Programs
- Office of Professional Responsibility
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- SCDPS Website
- SC Highway Patrol Website
- SC State Transport Police Website
- SC Bureau of Protective Services Website
