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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Richland County leads South Carolina in the number of traffic deaths this year. The State newspaper reports that 27 people have died in Richland County as of June 9.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and State Highway Patrol held their 25th annual Memorial Service for highway fatality victims Saturday.

Monday, March 18, 2013  South Carolina Department of Public Safety has partnered with local Subway Restaurants to launch a safety initiative aimed at curbing texting and driving among teens.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The internal affairs chief for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is suing the agency over his dismissal.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  South Carolina Highway Patrol officers are preparing for potential problems from active shooters by training for every and any scenario.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  It is National Child Passenger Safety Week for the month of September and parents and caregivers are attending safety seat check events in the Midlands.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Drivers who are under the influence may want to think twice before starting the ignition.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  What started off as a routine traffic stop ended with an officer-involved shooting in Columbia's Five Points Tuesday morning.

Monday, August 13, 2012  With a new school year just around the corner, parents are encouraged to talk with children about the importance of school related safety.

Friday, July 27, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has dedicated a memorial at its headquarters to the 50 highway patrolmen who have died in the line of duty.

Saturday, July 21, 2012  Authorities say a South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was seriously injured when a vehicle struck his patrol car as he was investigating an accident on Interstate 26.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  The Sumter County Coroner confirmed Tuesday that the man killed by a trooper Saturday had a blood alcohol level that was more than three times the legal limit.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  UPDATED: Driver's identity released by Sumter County Coroner.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety invited family who have lost their loved ones during car accidents on the roadways of South Carolina last year.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Law Enforcement Officers got a big thank you for their efforts to stop DUI drivers.