SC Highway Patrol/Department of Public Safety (SC)
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Contents
External Web Links
- SC Department of Public Safety Website
- SC Highway Patrol website with Troop Map
- SCHP Online CAD system
SCHP Scanning Tips
SC Highway Patrol uses the Palmetto 800 State-wide trunked radio system as its primary communication system. The vast majority of SCHP communications are analog and not encrypted.
There are three basic steps for scanning SCHP:
- Selecting appropriate tower sites
- Selecting appropriate talkgroups
- Programming your scanner
SCHP Units
HP unit numbers consist of a letter and a number. The letter indicates the troop/special unit and the number indicates the rank. The lower the number, the higher the rank.
- A Troop 1: Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Richland, Sumter
- B Troop 2: Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda
- C Troop 3: Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg
- D Troop 4: Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union, York
- E Troop 5: Darlington, Dillion, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Marlboro, Williamsburg
- F Troop 6: Berkeley, Beaufort, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Jasper
- G Troop 7: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Hampton, Orangeburg
- R Troop 8: ACE Team
- S Troop 9: MAIT Team (Accident Reconstruction)
- I Troop 10: Insurance Enforcement
- M Motorcycles
- T SCDOT Incidence Response
- X State Transport Police
SCHP 10-Codes
- 10-0 Pursuit In Progress
- 10-1 Signal Weak
- 10-2 Signal Good
- 10-3 Stop Transmitting
- 10-4 Message Received
- 10-5 Relay
- 10-6 Station Is Busy
- 10-7 Out Of Service
- 10-8 In Service
- 10-9 Repeat
- 10-10 Negative
- 10-11 ____ On Duty
- 10-12 Stand By
- 10-13 Report Conditions
- 10-14 Message/Information
- 10-15 Message Delivered
- 10-16 Reply to Message
- 10-17 Enroute
- 10-18 Urgent
- 10-19 In Contact
- 10-20 Advise Your Location
- 10-21 Phone ____
- 10-22 Disregard
- 10-23 Arrived At Scene
- 10-24 Assignment Complete
- 10-25 Report To ____
- 10-26 Estimated Time of Arrival
- 10-27 Driver's License Information
- 10-28 Vehicle Registration Information
- 10-29 Check Records For Want
- 10-30 Danger/Caution
- 10-31 Pick Up
- 10-32 ____ Units Needed Quickly
- 10-33 Emergency - All Units Stand By
- 10-34 Time
- 10-35 Radar
- 10-36 Abandoned Vehicle
- 10-37 Mobile Data Computer
- 10-38 Normal Traffic Stop
- 10-39 Vehicle Search
- 10-40 Road Repairs
- 10-41 Beginning Shift
- 10-42 End Shift
- 10-43 Time Check
- 10-44 Unable To Locate
- 10-45 Dead Animal
- 10-46 Assist Motorist
- 10-47 Investigate Suspicious Vehicle
- 10-48 Stopping Suspicious Vehicle
- 10-49 Civil Disturbance
- 10-50 Traffic Accident
- 10-51 Request Tow Truck
- 10-52 Request Ambulance
- 10-53 Roadway Blocked
- 10-54 Direct Traffic
- 10-55 Intoxicated Driver
- 10-56 Intoxicated Pedestrian
- 10-57 Hit & Run Accident
- 10-58 Riot
- 10-59 Person With Gun
- 10-60 Request Coroner
- 10-61 Illegal Use Of Radio
- 10-62 Escaped Prisoner
- 10-63 Advise Phone Number
- 10-64 Bomb Threat
- 10-65 Blockade
- 10-66 Drag Racing
- 10-67 Subject In Custody
- 10-68 Mental Case
- 10-69 Detaining Subject - Expedite
- 10-70 Fire Alarm
- 10-71 Wanted Or Stolen Indicated
- 10-72 Larceny
- 10-73 Break-In
- 10-74 Robbery
- 10-75 Shooting
- 10-76 Assault
- 10-77 Vandalism
- 10-78 Request Assistance
- 10-79 Prowler
- 10-80 Suspicious Person
- 10-81 Missing Person
- 10-82 Domestic Problem
- 10-83 Crime In Progress
- 10-84 Estimated Time Of Arrival
- 10-85 Alarm
- 10-86 Out Of Vehicle - Available
- 10-87 Permission To Leave Patrol
- 10-88 Squad In Vicinity
- 10-89 Escort
- 10-90 Prepare To Copy
- 10-91 Return To ____
- 10-92 Delayed
- 10-93 Message Received
- 10-94 General Broadcast
- 10-95 Pick Up Prisoner
- 10-96 Breathalyzer Operator
- 10-97 Test Signal
- 10-98 Switch To Regional Channel
- 10-99 Traffic Signal Not Working
- 10-100 Police Needed
- 10-105 Deceased Person
- 10-106 Suspicious Person
- 10-107 Check Residence
- 10-200 Short
SCHP Signals
- 4 Use Siren & Flashers
- 1 Handle By Mail
- 2 Delivered
- 3 Driving With Suspended License
- 4 Changing Channel/Comm. Center
- 5 Permission To Use Patrol Car
- 6 Permission To Go To Columbia
- 7 Send ____ To Columbia For Vehicle
- 8 Permission To Go To Columbia HQ
- 9 Confidential Investigation
- 10 Remain In Vehicle/Stay In Service
- 11 If Not Stolen Check Owner Disposition
- 12 No Information Available
- 13 Request To Go Out-Of-Service
- 14 Relay To Local Broadcast Stations
- 15 Resume Normal Operation
- 16 Out Of Vehicle - Radio On
- 17 Officer Originated Complaint
- 18 No Further Assistance Needed
- 19 Do Not Use Radio
- 20 Tower Lights Out
- 21 Visitors Present
- 22 Zone Assignment
- 24 Sex Offender
- 26 Switch To Channel 1
- 27 Switch To Channel 2
- 28 Switch To Channel 3
- 29 Switch To Channel 5
- 30 Rape
- 31 Kidnaping
- 32 Homicide
- 33 Armed Robbery
- 34 Strong-Arm Robbery
- 35 Burglary From Vehicle
- 36 Animal Complaint
- 37 Unlocked Vehicle
- 38 Human Error
- 39 Mechanical Error
- 40 Residence Check
Suspension Codes
Used by SCHP and many other LE agencies to indicate prior suspension causes.
| 1 | S | DUI-DUI permanent, SR-22, Reinstatement, ADSAP |
| 2 | S | Financial responsibility |
| 3 | S | Point |
| 4 | S | Reckless Driving |
| 5 | R | Leaving the scene of an accident |
| 6 | S | Failure to report an accident |
| 7 | C | False information-application |
| 8 | C | Physically disqualified |
| 9 | C | Failure to appear for re-exam |
| 10 | C | Minor signature withdrawal |
| 11 | R | Involuntary manslaughter |
| 12 | R | Reckless Homicide |
| 13 | S | DUS |
| 14 | S | Transporting illegal whiskey |
| 15 | R | Property tax |
| 16 | R | Racing uninsured |
| 17 | S | Driving uninsured |
| 18 | S | Failure to stop for blue light |
| 19 | R | False insurance certificate |
| 20 | S | Acquiescing in racing |
| 22 | S | Habitual offender |
| 25 | S | DUS (NRVC), fail to pay reinstat. |
| 26 | S | DUS (DUI) |
| 28 | S | Excessive points |
| 33 | S | CDL suspended |
| 35 | S | Minor in possession of alcohol |
| 36 | S | Drugs |
| 37 | S | Fail to stop for blue lights involving injury or death |
| 38 | S | Child support |
| 39 | S | Passing stopped school bus causing injury or death |
| 40 | R | Operating unlicensed taxi/vehicle |
| 43 | Owner Operating Uninsured | |
| 42 | Cancellation of insurance | |
| 46 | Non-owner operating uninsured | |
| 47 | Accident-Uninsured motorist | |
| 53 | S | False information on CDL |
| 54 | S | Alter/deface signs/signals |
| 56 | S | Implied consent<21 |
| 57 | S | BAC=>.15 |
| 58 | S | BAC =>.02 for those <21 |
| 60 | S | Failure to file proof of insurance |
| 68 | S | Misrepresentation of identity |
| 71 | S | Felony in vehicle CDL |
| 77 | S | Accident default |
| 78 | S | FR accident (Failure to report) |
| 79 | S | Judgment |
| 80 | S | Dishonored Check |
| 81 | S | Failure to file FR-10 |
| 91 | S | Implied consent |
| 94 | S | CDL operating while out of service |
| 95 | S | Felony DUI |
| 97 | S | NRVC (Failing to pay for tickets) |
| 99 | S | Departmental |
S=Suspension R=Revocation C=Canceled