The SC Dept of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, Highway Safety & Justice Programs, Immigration Enforcement, Protective Services, & Transport Police. The mission of ... See more the South Carolina Department of Public Safety is to protect and serve the public with the highest standard of conduct and professionalism; to save lives through educating its citizens on highway safety and diligent enforcement of laws governing traffic, motor vehicles, and commercial carriers; and to ensure a safe, secure environment for the citizens of the state of South Carolina and its visitors.