The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Public Safety
The Palmetto Poison Center (PPC) provides services free-of-charge to the public and health professionals 24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year.
The mission of the South Carolina Highway Patrol is to provide equitable service and protection, uphold the laws of the constitutions of the United States and the State of South Carolina in order to promote a safe and secure environment for the public.
The University Public Safety Department fosters a safe and secure environment for the university community through professional services in law enforcement, security, crime prevention/education, and traffic/parking with an emphasis on community policing concepts.
The Greenville Police Department serves the City of Greenville with a staff of over 230 employees consisting of 179 sworn officers. The department is organized into five divisions: Uniform Patrol, Investigative Services, Support Services, Professional Standards and Services, and Administrative Services.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is a system of 24,000 incarcerated adult offenders, 29 institutions, and 5,800 employees. The website aims to provide useful, current information in describing the agency’s functions and operations.
Visit the website for crime alerts, AMBER alerts, and other information.
The Emergency Management Division coordinates the community’s efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale emergencies and disasters such as floods, communications failures, terrorism, and other hazards.
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety exists to ensure the safety of South Carolina’s citizens and visitors.