South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 6 - Department Of Public Safety
Section 23-6-520. Duties.

The council has the following duties to:
(1) recommend a hiring and promotion policy for commissioned personnel or officers to be administered under the sole authority of the director;
(2) establish a process for the solicitation of applications for public safety grants and to review and approve the disbursement of funds available under Section 402 of Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Federal Highway Safety Program, Public Law 89-564 in a fair and equitable manner;
(3) coordinate the use of department personnel by other state or local agencies or political subdivisions;
(4) advise and consult on questions of jurisdiction and law enforcement and public safety activities between the Department of Public Safety, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and law enforcement agencies of local political subdivisions; and
(5) in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General, South Carolina Crime Victim Services Division, Department of Crime Victim Assistance grants, establish a process to solicit and administer the disbursement of funds for Victims of Crime Act grants, the Violence Against Women Act grants, the State Victim's Assistance Program grants available under Public Law 98-473 establishing the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA-I) established under Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1944, Public Law No. 103-322, 108 Stat. 1796 (September 13, 1994), and all other crime victim service funding as provided by law, including, but not limited to, the authority to solicit for federal formula or discretionary grant awards and foundation funding.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 181, Section 343(A); 2017 Act No. 96 (S.289), Section 8.D, eff July 1, 2017.
Effect of Amendment
2017 Act No. 96, Pt. II, Section 8.D, added (5), relating to soliciting and administering the disbursement of funds; and made nonsubstantive changes.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety

Chapter 6 - Department Of Public Safety

Section 23-6-10. Definitions.

Section 23-6-20. Department of Public Safety established; divisions comprising Department; transfer of functions, powers, duties, responsibilities and authority; rules, standards, etc., of former entities remain in effect.

Section 23-6-30. Duties and powers of department.

Section 23-6-40. Director; appointment; duties; deputy directors.

Section 23-6-50. Annual audit; carrying funds into next fiscal year; retention of revenue to meet department expenses.

Section 23-6-60. Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit; director, officers, agents and employees; powers; cooperation with other agencies; training.

Section 23-6-90. Security of government facilities; employment, equipment, and provision of officers.

Section 23-6-100. Highway Patrol Division, State Police Division created; distinctive uniforms, emblems, etc.

Section 23-6-110. Existing uniforms and emblems continued in use during transition.

Section 23-6-120. Troopers and officers to file, or be covered by, bond.

Section 23-6-130. Violations of Section 23-6-100 may be enjoined; notice, petition, hearing.

Section 23-6-140. Powers, duties and responsibilities of officers and troopers.

Section 23-6-145. Traffic stop by commissioned officer or uniformed officer; requirement of reasonable belief of violation of law.

Section 23-6-150. Summons; bail.

Section 23-6-170. Promotions; adoption of promotion policy.

Section 23-6-180. Retention of Patrolmen's permanent records after death or retirement.

Section 23-6-185. Enforcement by State Transport Police Division funded by motor carrier registration fees.

Section 23-6-187. Witness fees for trooper trained in Advanced Accident Investigation testifying in civil matters.

Section 23-6-190. Support of Highway Patrol.

Section 23-6-191. Physical examination costs.

Section 23-6-193. Reimbursement for expenditures incurred during emergency; retention and expenditure of funds.

Section 23-6-195. Providing meals during emergencies.

Section 23-6-200. Definitions.

Section 23-6-210. Commissioning of special constables; powers and duties; removal; training.

Section 23-6-220. Compensation; uniforms and equipment; workers' compensation and death benefits.

Section 23-6-230. Identification cards.

Section 23-6-240. Authority to carry pistols.

Section 23-6-400 to 23-6-495. Repealed by 2006 Act No. 317, Section 7, eff May 30, 2006.

Section 23-6-500. South Carolina Public Safety Coordinating Council created; purpose.

Section 23-6-510. Composition; filling of vacancies.

Section 23-6-520. Duties.

Section 23-6-530. Council may elect officers; service is without pay; per diem, mileage and subsistence.