Mayor Steve Benjamin and Columbia City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that amends the emergency ordinance extending mask face coverings. Also this emergency ordinance extends the temporary suspension of…
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On October 9, 2020, Code Enforcement Officer Rodrick White lost his home and belongings to a fire. Relatives have set up a Go Fund Me account to help the family…
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Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been…
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Columbia Police Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook is pleased to announce the release of the department’s 2019 Annual Report. The annual report highlights significant events and achievements for the year,…
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Grant Notice: The Columbia Police Department is applying for the FY 2020 Local Solicitation Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This program is the primary provider of federal…
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Download North and South Region Commanders Announcement
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is closely monitor a rapidly emerging national outbreak of a novel coronavirus, now referred to as COVID-19. DHEC is investigating…
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Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook announces that several Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers, civilian employees and external partners were recognized for their dedication, hard work and community-police relations during…
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On October 15, 2019, the City of Columbia passed an ordinance requiring vacant buildings to be registered with the Columbia Police Department’s Code Enforcement Division. Objectives of Ordinance Identify vacant…
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