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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.
City of Columbia's Public Relations Department | Tuesday, August 04, 2020 Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that extends the temporary suspension of the…
Columbia Police Department (CPD) South Region officers are working to determine who is responsible for defacing a mural in Five Points. An officer found graffiti on the American flag mural…
The Columbia Police Department's (CPD) Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) continues to investigate a fatal collision involving a male pedestrian. TSU officers responded to the Clemson Road and Interstate-20 at approximately…
July 28, 2020, marked the year anniversary of the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Emmitt Hart at Lakeshore Village Apartments. Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators continue to ask the public for…
Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook announces that a man wanted in connection with an automated teller machine armed robbery investigation has been arrested in California. Anthony Bernard Hopkins, Junior…
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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