What is sc highway patrol ranks?

The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has several ranks, including trooper, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, and colonel.

Trooper is the entry-level rank and is responsible for enforcing traffic laws, conducting accident investigations, and responding to emergencies.

Corporals have additional duties such as supervising a team of troopers and participating in training sessions.

Sergeants are responsible for supervising corporals and troopers, overseeing patrols, and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies.

Lieutenants are responsible for overseeing several sergeants and their patrols, managing personnel and resources, and making decisions regarding assignments and promotions.

Captains are responsible for overseeing divisions within the SCHP, such as training or investigations.

Majors are responsible for overseeing major operations and supervising multiple captains.

The colonel is the highest-ranking officer in the SCHP and is responsible for setting policy, managing resources, and overseeing the entire organization.