Patrol Structure
SCDPS Deputy Director/SCHP Commander - Colonel Michael R. Oliver
SCHP Deputy Commander - Lieutenant Colonel Christopher N. Williamson
- Field Operations - Region One - Major Christopher J. Madden
- Troop One - Captain Brad Hughes
- Troop Two - Captain D.W. Yongue
- Troop Three - Captain Michael Warren
- Troop Four - Captain K.D. Phelps
- Field Operations - Region Two - Major Melvin Warren
- Troop Five - Captain Jo-Nathan Nell
- Troop Six - Captain J.C. Filyaw
- Troop Seven - Captain C.T. Stephens
- Troop Eight - Captain G. Owens
- Operations Support - Major Mark Gosnell
- Troop Nine/Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team - Captain Rob Lee
- Training Unit - Captain N.A. Felder
- SCHP Communications - Captain Michael A. Burgess
- Administrative Support - Major Marc S. Wright
- Troop Ten/Insurance Enforcement - Lieutenant Carl Payne
- Executive Services/Employement Unit - Captain G. B. Peralta
- Budget/Patrol Supply - Captain C. S. Watford
- Liaison Unit - Captain M. J. Gamble
- Community Relations Office - Sergeant Bob Beres
- School Bus Safety Program - Lieutenant C. M. McLeod
==Highway Patrol duties==
The agency has specific jurisdiction over all South Carolina state highways, U.S. Highways, Interstate highways in the state and all public roads. Local city police or the counties sheriff's department having a contract with an incorporated city have responsibility to investigate and enforce traffic laws in incorporated cities. However, the SCHP can still enforce traffic laws on any public road anywhere in the state regardless if it is in an incorporated or unincorporated city. SCHP has authority over any incident that would require a Trooper's response.
SCHP officers are responsible for investigating and disposing of car accidents, debris, dead animals and other impediments to the free flow of traffic. They are often the first government officials at the scene of an accident (or obstruction), and in turn summon EMS/Fire, tow truck drivers or SCDOT personnel. The SCHP files traffic collision reports for state highways and within unincorporated areas.
It is the largest police agency in South Carolina with around 1,114 employees, of whom 910 are sworn Troopers, and 204 civilians, according to the SCHP website.
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