Short answer. The South Carolina Highway Patrol publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below, or dial **47 (HP) from a mobile phone 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Telecommunications | 803-896-9621 | 3 |
| Greenville Telecommunications | 864-241-1000 | 3 |
| Florence Telecommunications | 843-661-4705 | 3 |
City police in South Carolina
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in South Carolina: Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SCHP non-emergency number?
The South Carolina Highway Patrol has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
What is *47 (*HP)?
The number to reach the South Carolina Highway Patrol from a mobile phone 2.
Should I call 911 or the SCHP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 3
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- South Carolina Department of Public Safety · SC Highway Patrol | South Carolina Department of Public Safety checked 2026-11-09
- South Carolina Department of Public Safety · Troop Ten | South Carolina Department of Public Safety checked 2026-11-09