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Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook
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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.

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Columbia Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking and Gun Charges

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From the United States Attorney District of South Carolina Office: COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dominic Sinclair, 38, of Columbia, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to…

Columbia Man Sentenced for Possessing a Firearm While Out on Bond for Possessing a Firearm

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From the United States Attorney's Office - District of South Carolina Nicholas Vanover, 26, of Columbia, was sentenced to an additional term in federal prison after pleading guilty to being…

  Crimestoppers: Financial Reward Offered by Anonymous Donor in Recovery of Stolen Greek Festival Equipment

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Columbia Police Department (CPD) Property Crimes Unit (PCU) officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the theft of expensive kitchen equipment belonging to a well-known church. Meanwhile, a citizen who…

Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Investigation

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Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested a male teenager in connection with an isolated fatal shooting of a 57-year-old male last month. Police Chief W. H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook announces…

Crimestoppers: Columbia’s Greek Festival Equipment Stolen

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Columbia Police Department (CPD) Property Crimes Unit (PCU) investigators are working to determine who stole thousands of dollars worth of kitchen and cooking equipment belonging to a well-known church. The…

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2020 Internal Affairs Report

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.

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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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Midlands Most Wanted

Help us stop crime by viewing the current list of suspects.

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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 ongoing investigations.

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