On behalf of the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety we extend to you and your family our wish for a  Merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season. May each of you be blessed with the gift of family, health and happiness. 

- Chief Michael Adams

Mark your calenders. Come spend the morning with us or just drop by we would love to see ya!

Happy Thanksgiving 

We would like to take this opportunity to say how thankful the members of the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety are to work with this community every day.

Criminal Justice Academy Graduation

Congratulations to our new officers

A Job Well Done

September 11, 2014

The members of the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You. We thank each member of this community for allowing us to serve you each day. We are reminded today and every day of the sacrifices you have made to make our community great!

Grab your forks and appetite and lets grab some of Orangeburg's best food

IT'S A PARTY!!!!!

See you at Safe Kids on Saturday September 06, 2014 at the Prince of Orange Mall

National Night Out is an annual crime and drug abuse prevention event sponsored by     the National Association of Town Watch. The event brings citizens and Orangeburg Public Safety together to strengthen neighborhood spirit and foster partnerships for safer communities. 

National Night Out is celebrated in local communities across the country on the first Tuesday in August.  This year it is August 5, 2014.

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for and participation in anti-crime efforts; and strengthen police-community communications. Last year's events involved over 37 million people in 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.

If your neighborhood is interested in hosting their own National Night Out Community Event, please contact Corporal Cliff Fairey to registration information.

NOTICE OF NEW LAW

South Carolina is now the 49th state to ban texting while driving.

A statewide ban on writing, sending or reading a text while driving took effect Monday when Gov. Nikki Haley signed the law. It is among dozens of new laws the Republican governor has signed in the last week.

The ban supersedes various city and county ordinances on texting, creating consistency across the state.

Legislators have for years resisted telling people what they can and can't do behind the wheel. But they said the increasing number of local ordinances caused too much confusion.

The law still allows people to text if they are legally stopped or using a hands-free device. It also specifically permits using GPS navigation.

A violation is not a crime. The maximum fine is $50

Cellular Phone Tip

Did you know that old cellular phones we let our kids play with are still capable of dialing 911?

Just because a phone is old and its use has been discontinued it still has many capabilities. Please be careful of the following things:

             

        1. Your personal information on current accounts could still be stored on the phone.

        2. Your home phone number or address could still be stored.

        3. Children playing with them can still call 911.

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OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE

The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety Headquarters (1320 Middleton St) will be closed on Monday May 26, 2014 in honor of Memorial Day. Our officers and firefighters will continue to serve you throughout the day.  

Remember in case of an Emergency please dial 911

For Non- Emergencies please call 803-534-2812

Join us in paying tribute to our fallen hero's at the Stevenson Auditorium 

Friday, May 30, 2014 at 9:00 am

McDonalds US301

Engaging the community

Thanks to all for making our first Coffee with a Cop a great success!

Join us for a cup of coffee

Ice Storm Clean up

As our community recovers from the recent ice storm we, at ODPS, want to remind our citizens of the following things:

• Make sure that individuals making repairs are from legitimate businesses. Ask questions like: request a written estimate of costs with projected begin and end dates, request to see their city business licence, make sure they are insured, bonded and qualified to do the work you need done, etc.
• If you are conducting your own clean up efforts: ensure you operate all equipment within the safety guidelines listed in the owners manual, call FORESTRY to get proper burn permits and never leave a fire unattended.

The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety would like to take this opportunity to thank all who helped throughout this trying time. 

Fire Contracts

Fire contracts are due by March 1st. Please ensure that your contract is renewed on time. If you have any questions about fire contracts please feel free to contact us at 803-533-6046 or 803-531-4654