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Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook
On behalf of the dedicated employees of the Columbia Police Department, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. I hope you find it informative and helpful in getting to know more about the Columbia Police Department, our employees, and the services we offer.
CPD Press Releases.
"The brutal beating and subsequent death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers in Memphis, Tennessee is both indefensible and criminal. The incident captured on police…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) officers have arrested and charged a former Lexington County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) probationary cadet in connection with an off-duty collision that critically…
The Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Organized Crime and Narcotics (OCN) Unit officers have charged three people in connection with a Five Points drug investigation. According to Police Chief W. H.…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 26-year-old man in connection with an initial suspicious death investigation. Devante Antonio Dinkins is charged with the Unauthorized Removal of a Dead…
From our partner, the United States Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina: COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA —David Bryant III, 25, of Columbia, was sentenced to more than 46 months in federal…
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🚦Safe travels this morning with dense fog expected. Don’t forget to utilize your vehicle’s headlights & pls drive the speed limit. 🚗🚙
500am: Areas of dense fog this morning. Otherwise, mostly cloudy today with a slight chance of light rain. A better chance of light rain late tonight & Wed morning, mainly northern areas. The highest rain chances & rainfall amounts this week will occur on Thu, Thu night, & Fri.
Happening now: Free gun locks for anyone! @ProjChildSafe @ColumbiaPDSC @RCSD at St. Paul Baptist at 4517 North Main Street.
And here's a video we first shared with you last year on how to properly use a gun lock:
Here’s a video to help you properly secure a firearm with a gun lock. Thanks to #ColumbiaPDSC Lt. J. Brink for his expertise. Reminder, we have free gun locks for you. (See previous tweets) ⬇️
Latest CPD Publications
2020 Internal Affairs Report
The Office of Professional Standard’s Internal Affairs Unit produces an annual report to inform citizens about incidents of officer-involved shootings, use of force, vehicle pursuits, officer-involved collisions and complaints of misconduct. The report provides a complete overview of our internal affairs activities along with supporting data and information.
Additional CPD Information.
Public Data Initiative
The Columbia Police Department’s Public Data Initiative provides accessible, convenient and transparent information for those seeking details about our operations.
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Runaway Investigations
In an effort to locate juveniles who have been reported as runaways by family members, guardians or the SC Department of Social Services, the Columbia Police Department (CPD) is highlighting ongoing investigations.
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