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| South Carolina Department of Public Safety | |
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| Motto | Protecting - Educating - Serving |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | June 5, 1993 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | South Carolina, US |
| Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 10311 Wilson Blvd. Blythewood, SC 29016 |
| Sworn members | 1478+ (as of 2010) |
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| Website | |
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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:
- 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.
