City of Aiken, South Carolina Government Department of Public Safety

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City of Aiken, South Carolina Government Department of Public Safety

The Aiken Department of Public Safety provides police and fire services to the citizens of Aiken.

The Aiken Department of Public Safety is committed to protecting the life and property of our citizens while promoting a safe community. We dedicate ourselves to maintaining the highest level of integrity, service and accountability to those we serve.

09/08/2026

🚫🚗 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚗 🚫
Serval roadways downtown will be closed beginning in the afternoon of Thursday, September 10th through Saturday September 12th. Westbound Park Ave will be closed from Chesterfield St to Union St. Eastbound Park Ave will be reduced to one lane. York St, Fairfield St and Union Streets will also be closed at Park Ave.

Please plan ahead, use alternate routes and allow extra time while travelling through downtown.

09/07/2026

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication and contributions of workers in our community and across our nation.

Thank you for all that you do to make Aiken a stronger, safer and better place to live, work and visit.

09/02/2026

Last but certainly not least! 📚

We’ve introduced you to several of our School Resource Officers over the past few posts, and today we’re finishing out the series with our final group.

For these officers, being an SRO means becoming part of the school they serve—getting to know the students, supporting the staff, showing up for school events, and being someone students can turn to when they need help.

PSO ANGELA CLOYD- AIKEN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
PSO JONATHON WALLACE- CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING

We’re proud of the connections our SROs make each day and look forward to a great school year ahead!

08/31/2026

Our SRO introductions continue!

Take a minute to meet the next group of SROs serving our schools this year. We’re glad to have them on campus and hope you’ll say hello when you see them!

SGT. SAM GASTON-AIKEN HIGH SCHOIOL
PSO MARK BLADES- AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL
PSO STEPHEN RYAN-SCHOFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

08/30/2026

Condolences from the ADPS Family to our brothers and sisters with the Columbia Police Department. Please keep their agency and Officer DeLong’s family in your prayers.

08/28/2026

The Aiken Department of Public Safety invites you to join us for the return of The Blue Night Run, a fundraising event to mark the 20th Anniversary of our Police Athletic League (ADPS PAL), a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 20-4996684). The Blue Night Run will be held Friday October 9th at Citizens Park beginning with a “fun run” at 6:30pm and the full race at 7:00pm.

ADPS PAL was organized in April 2006 to serve the Aiken community by providing children who may not qualify for standard athletic programs and activities due to a lack of disposable income or other environmental barriers, an opportunity to participate in organized sports and other positive activities while engaging with ADPS Officers and others. Over the years, ADPS PAL has offered activities such as football, cheer, track and field, basketball, chess, golf, horseback riding, mentorship and a PAL Youth Leadership Program. Annually, ADPS PAL impacts 100+ participants and their families.

There are no personnel costs incurred by ADPS PAL. All proceeds are used to cover equipment and supplies for PAL programs.
REGISTER TODAY AT www.aikendpspal.org

08/27/2026

Meet Your School Resource Officers! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️📚

Now that the school year is underway, we want to take a moment to introduce the School Resource Officers who are serving in our schools this year!

PSO JASON PRICE- CHUKKER CREEK ELEMENTARY
PSO DANIEL MCELMURRAY- SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL
ALEX JACKSON- KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Our SROs are more than just a safety presence on campus. They work each day to build positive relationships with students and staff, provide a resource when help is needed, and help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Be sure to say hello when you see them around campus!

08/24/2026

Traffic Safety Advisory

The Aiken Department of Public Safety is issuing a traffic safety advisory regarding a new traffic control change implemented by the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

A new three-way stop has been installed at the intersection of Powderhouse Road and South Boundary Avenue. Traffic traveling east and west on South Boundary Avenue is now required to stop at the Powderhouse Road intersection.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution, remain alert to the new traffic pattern, and watch for posted signs when traveling through the area

08/21/2026

🏈 Football practice looks a little different on these blazing hot days!

With the heat making outdoor practice tough, we’ve moved some of our Police Athletic League football conditioning into our fire bays. It may be a little unconventional, but the shade and fans give our players a safer, cooler place to keep working hard and getting ready for the season.

Sometimes you just have to make the space you have work! 🚒🏈

Address

834 Beaufort Street NE
Aiken, SC
29801

Website

https://www.cityofaikensc.gov/home/contact-us/

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