South Carolina Department of Public Safety
| South Carolina Department of Public Safety | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | June 5, 1993 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Legal jurisdiction | State of South Carolina |
| Operational structure | |
| Sworn members | 1478+ (as of 2010) |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | |
| Official website | |
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.
Divisions
The SC Department of Public Safety comprises four main divisions:
- South Carolina Highway Patrol Division - Colonel C. N. Williamson
- 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
See also
References
External links
- SCDPS Website
- SC Highway Patrol Website
- SC State Transport Police Website
- SC Bureau of Protective Services Website
- SC Immigration Enforcement Unit Website
