South Carolina Department of Public Safety

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South Carolina Department of Public Safety
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)
Agency executive	Robert G. Woods IV, Director
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.