Legislators question why S.C. highway troopers are providing 'valet service' to parties
COLUMBIA — South Carolina legislators are questioning why highway troopers are chauffeuring people to special events and parties — and how often it's happening.
Rep. Gary Clary, R-Central, said Monday he'll start calling culprits out publicly if he doesn't get answers. The retired judge made clear he's not referring to troopers merely doing their jobs by transporting people stranded on the roadside.
"I'm talking about civilians provided valet service to events," he told S.C. Department of Public Safety Director Leroy Smith during a House Oversight Committee meeting.
Agency officials said they have no way of knowing how often troopers transport non-employees in their patrol vehicles, as it's largely left to troopers' discretion.
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