What is SC State Transport Police?

The South Carolina State Transport Police (STP) is the premier law enforcement division in South Carolina for enforcing both federal regulations and state laws pertaining to commercial motor vehicles. The goal is simple: zero large truck and bus collisions for South Carolina.

What is a transport police officer?

Transit police (also known as transport police, railway police, railroad police and several other terms) are specialized police agencies employed either by a common carrier (a transit district, railway, railroad, bus line, or any other mass transit provider) or a municipality, county, district, or state.

How do I contact South Carolina Highway Patrol?

Contact Information

  1. Street Address: 10311 Wilson Blvd.
  2. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1993.
  3. Highway Patrol Telecommunications. (803) 896-9621.
  4. South Carolina Highway Patrol. (803) 896-7920.
  5. State Transport Police. (803) 896-5500.
  6. Bureau of Protective Services. (803) 896-5442.
  7. Immigration Enforcement Unit.
  8. Director’s Office.

Who protects the governor of South Carolina?

The Bureau of Protective Services (BPS) is responsible for the security and safety of the Governor’s Mansion in Columbia and for the Governor and the First Family. BPS officers are stationed in strategic locations at the Mansion, providing 24/7 law enforcement response in and around the 10 acre complex.

Are BTP real police officers?

British Transport Police’s (BTP) officers are recruited and trained in the same way as local police officers. They have all the same powers of a Constable. For instance, officers might arrest a robbery suspect or carry out a house search – then they have jurisdiction anywhere.

What is a Class 1 officer in SC?

Class I Law Enforcement/Corrections (Class I LECO) – Law enforcement officers employed with one law enforcement agency, whose job requires the routine performance of both Class I LE duties and Jail/Detention Center duties.

How long is police academy in SC?

Training. Once employed as a Police Officer in Training, you will attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in Columbia for 12 weeks. Certified Officers from other states and Military Police may qualify for a 6-week legal portion or a challenge test. The Field Training Program (FTO) is 600 hours.

How many state troopers are in South Carolina?

South Carolina Highway Patrol

South Carolina Dept. Of Public Safety
Troopers 955 (as of 2008)
Civilian members 180 (as of 2004)
Agency executive Colonel Chris Williamson, Commander
Special Units ACE/Motorcycle/K9 MAIT CERT Insurance Enforcement