The Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) is responsible for forming and maintaining partnerships between the department and the community and promoting communication between the community and the department by holding meetings with community members.
The CPU provides crime prevention tips to the public, identifies the causes of crime in CPD’s jurisdiction and attends community meetings.
Listed below are programs that the Crime Prevention Unit offers to the citizens of Columbia free of charge:
Burglary Assessment
Commercial Armed Robbery Assessment
Fraud Awareness
Personal Safety
Officer Friendly
McGruff the Crime Dog Program
In addition to these crime prevention services, citizens are encouraged to contact Midlands Crimestoppers.
