South Carolina Department of Public Safety
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| Established: | June 5, 1993 |
| Director: | James K. Schweitzer |
| Budget: | $163.2 Million (2006) |
| Personnel: | 1737+ (2006) |
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.
[edit] Divisions
The SC Department of Public Safety comprises four main divisions:
- South Carolina Highway Patrol Division - Colonel Russell F. Roark, III
- South Carolina State Transport Police Division - Colonel Anna J. Amos
- South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services - Chief Raymond Richburg
The SC Department of Public Safety also comprises the following offices:
- Office of Executive Affairs
- Office of Highway Safety
- Office of Human Resources
- Office of Justice Programs
- Office of Professional Responsibility
[edit] External links
- SCDPS Website
- SC Highway Patrol Website
- SC State Transport Police Website
- SC Bureau of Protective Services Website
