South Carolina Department of Public Safety




Colonel Anna Amos,
Deputy Director        


South Carolina State Transport Police Special Operations Units

Haz-Mat (Hazardous Materials) Unit:  Inspects shippers and carriers of hazardous materials by conducting compliance reviews to make sure they meet state and federal regulations standards.

MCC (Motor Carrier Compliance) Unit:  A team of STP officers that conducts inspections of commercial motor vehicle companies by analyzing driver and vehicle records to make sure they are in compliance with the federal motor carrier safety regulations.

STAR (Strategic Traffic Alcohol Radar) Unit:  The STAR team conducts special traffic and enforcement activities to keep the roads free of intoxicated drivers, unsafe vehicles, and illegal drugs.  This unit also consists of four K-9 units.
 

     

 

 

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