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2023 Traffic Safety Officer Conference

The 2023 Traffic Safety Officer Conference is scheduled for August 23-24, 2023.  Please view this document with instructions for how to register…

DIS Prequalification Changes

Beginning Fall 2023, changes are being made to Driving Instructor School (DIS) Prequalification. Candidates will now complete 2 separate courses,…

Updated list of approved Mental Illness training

Below is an updated list of approved Mental Illness training: APPROVED MENTAL ILLNESS TRAINING (eff.2.26.21) Number…

Psychological Guidelines Revised

New Psychological Guidelines have been released.  Please click here to view them:  Psychological Guidelines

Guest Instructors Needed!

Please see the updated 2019 - 2020 Guest Instructor Schedule for more information!

Changes to Class 1 and Limited Duty Certifications

Basic Law, Special Basic and Limited Duty certification classes are changing.  For more information, please see our release below: Pathway to…

New Law Alert!

All officers should now update their mailing addresses and phone numbers in Acadis per Subsection H of statute 23-23-150.

Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail Conference

The 9th Annual Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail Conference (CLEAR) will be held in Myrtle Beach, SC from October 8 - 11, 2018. Some of…

PAT Test Revisions

Please review the Physical Abilities Test Memo for changes effective October 1, 2018.

HELP WANTED!

Director Jackie Swindler recently spoke with WSPA Channel 7 News in a video interview about the shortage of officers in the State of South…