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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.
Columbia Police Chief William H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces that a Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) Investigator has received a prestigious award for his child advocacy. Inv. Hass with award presenter, Dr.…
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Property Crime Unit is sending you a friendly reminder to protect valuable holiday packages that are delivered to your home. Today is National Package Protection…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers are offering several tips to keep you from falling for recent phone scams that often become more frequent during the holiday season. This afternoon, a…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) Property Crimes investigators have arrested a 56-year-old man in connection with a burglary investigation. Jackie Lee Evans turned himself in to CPD investigators today. He's charged…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have charged a 23-year-old man accused in last week's child abuse death with animal cruelty. Bobby Ramos, Junior (DOB: 6-1-1996) has also been charged with…
Latest CPD Publications
2018 Internal Affairs Report
We understand that every interaction a Columbia Police Officer has with a member of the public, whether through an enforcement action or community engagement, is an opportunity to build trust and legitimacy, enhance the reputation of the police department and increase citizen satisfaction with the services we provide. 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 2019 investigations.
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