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Sep 27
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Chief Holbrook To Recieve Public Servant of the Year from Columbia Chamber

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of the Columbia Chamber: CHAMBER SPOTLIGHT, NEWS, PRESS RELEASE The Columbia Chamber is pleased to announce the award recipients for the 119th Annual Gala, presented by BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina.…
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Sep 24
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Passing of Columbia Police Department (CPD) Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens Riley

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
It was with a heavy heart that Columbia Police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook shares the passing of a dedicated police officer. Master Police Officer Tyrell Owens Riley Earlier today, Master…
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Sep 24
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Missing Person | 30-Year Anniversary of Dail Dinwiddie’s Disappearance

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook  announces that today marks the 30th anniversary of Dail Dinwiddie’s disappearance. The 23-year-old female disappeared on September 24, 1992 after attending a U2 concert…
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Sep 16
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10-Year Anniversary of Cardiac Nurse Hit and Run Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of a hit and run incident that seriously injured a cardiac nurse who worked at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital (now Prisma Health). "The past 10…
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Sep 15
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Man Arrested after Unlawful Sale of Beer at Park

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have arrested a 55-year-old man after being accused of selling alcohol from the back of a pickup truck at a park. Gene A. Smith, Junior…
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Sep 13
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Columbia Police Captain Graduates from FBI National Academy

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Chief W.H. ‘Skip‘ Holbrook announces that Southeast Region Captain P.J. Blendowski, a 20-year veteran of the Columbia Police Department (CPD) has graduated from the 283rd session of the Federal Bureau…
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Sep 11
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Two Female CPD Officers Given Servant-Leadership Award

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
Congratulations are in order for two female Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers for receiving the 'Servant-Leadership' Award from the Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Chief Holbrook (centered in white shirt with black…
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Sep 09
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Human Transmission of West Nile Virus in Columbia

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
On behalf of the City of Columbia Public Relations & Marketing Department: Residents are urged to protect themselves by: Using, according to the label instructions, EPA registered insect repellents that…
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Sep 06
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Update: Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The male suspect accused of shooting a teenager outside of a Millwood Avenue convenience store over the summer has been arrested. 19-year-old Rayonne Z. Ashford turned himself in to a…
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Sep 01
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Conviction and Sentencing in 2018 Murder Investigation

By Jennifer Timmons Press Releases
The murder suspect Columbia Police Department investigators arrested in 2018 has been convicted of the violent crime and sentenced to prison. After deliberating for 45 minutes yesterday, a Richland County…
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  • Inside CPD
    • CPD ORGANIZATION
      • Chief of Police
      • Command Staff
      • Office of Professional Standards
      • Fallen Officers
      • Grants
      • Organizational Chart
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      • CALEA Standards
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      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • History
      • Mission & Vision
      • Policies & Procedures
      • Recruiting
  • Bureaus
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      • Drug Lab
      • Evidence Unit
      • Extended Operating Hours Permit
      • Planning & Research Unit
      • Records Unit
      • Special Projects Division
      • Staff Development Division
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      • CSI Crime Lab
      • Fugitive Team
      • Investigations
      • Midland’s Gang Task Force
      • Organized Crime/Narcotics
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    • PATROL
      • Code Enforcement Division
      • Patrol Division
    • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
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      • Community Safety Officers
      • Court Services Unit
      • Disaster and Terrorism Awareness
      • K-9 Team
      • School Resource Officers
      • S.W.A.T.
      • Telephone Response Unit
      • Traffic Safety Unit
  • Programs
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      • Beyond the Badge
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      • Young Ambassadors for Justice
  • Services
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      • Collision Reporting
      • Drop-off/Pick-up Zone in Five Points
      • Fingerprint Services
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