A career with the Columbia Police Department is like no other job or experience. It offers excitement, a sense of accomplishment, job satisfaction, teamwork, opportunities for growth with promotion, and excellent salary and benefits. Join your Columbia Police Department and make an extraordinary difference in your community.
City of Columbia Police Department Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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E-Bike Unit
The Columbia Police Department’s E-Bike Patrol Unit represents the evolution of community policing by combining mobility, visibility, and accessibility to better serve residents and visitors.
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Drone Unit
The Columbia Police Department’s Drone Unit utilizes cutting-edge Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to enhance officer safety, improve situational awareness, and support critical public safety operations.
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Motorola Registered Surveillance Cameras
The Columbia Police Department’s Motorola Registered Camera Program strengthens the partnership between law enforcement, businesses, and residents by creating a voluntary network of privately owned security cameras that can assist investigators when crimes occur.
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Civilian Collision Investigation Team
The Columbia Police Department’s Civilian Collision Investigation Unit is a modern approach to public safety that improves service delivery while allowing sworn officers to remain available for priority calls for service.
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Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook
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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 Columbia Police Department’s (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) has arrested a man in connection with last month’s fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. According to Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook,…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers are working leads in an overnight shooting that happened at a business in the Vista Entertainment District. Shortly before 1:30 a.m. (March 29), officers were…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are working leads to determine who is responsible for a non-fatal, isolated shooting at an apartment complex that happened last night. Shortly before 11:00 p.m.,…
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Property Crimes Unit (PCU) investigators are reviewing surveillance video and pictures to identify the suspects accused of committing a series of auto break-ins at multiple…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Investigators have arrested an 18-year-old male in connection with a non-fatal stabbing of a 58-year-old man that occurred last night. According to W.H. “Skip” Holbrook, Justin…
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.
Autobreaking Dashboard
This dashboard visualizes data from autobreakings reported to CPD. Autobreakings are defined as thefts from motor vehicles.
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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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Missing 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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