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.

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[edit] Divisions

The SC Department of Public Safety comprises three main divisions:

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] See also

South Carolina Portal
Law enforcement/Law enforcement topics Portal



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