-- MEDIA ADVISORY --

  THIRD ANNUAL SCDPS SAFETY FAIR FOCUSES ON KEEPING CHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 16, 2008

CONTACT: Sgt. R.K. Hughes, 803-896-7920

COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces the following upcoming event:

Who:          SC Department of Public Safety in conjunction with local and state law enforcement agencies, first responders, and community health and

safety partners.

 ** Free and open to the public. Groups (more than 10) must register in advance.

What:        Third Annual SCDPS Children’s Health and Safety Fair: Will feature fun and interactive exhibits designed to help children learn about safety including buckling up, bike safety, water safety, nutrition, exercise, etc. ** More than 400 children are registered to attend.

                   Midlands Safe Kids led by Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital will hold a Child Passenger Safety seat check/installation where they will show parents/caregivers how to properly install safety seats. Parents may sign up in advance by calling Ms. Courtney Smith at the Highway Patrol at 803-896-8769.

When:        Friday, June 20, 2008: 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Where:       SCDPS Headquarters, 10311 Wilson Boulevard, Blythewood, SC, Exit 24 off I-77  

Link to Health and Safety flier:

http://www.scdps.org/2008%20CHSF%208.5x11%20Flier%20PDF.pdf

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, Office of Highway Safety, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services and Office of Justice Programs. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.