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(803)545-3577
The Columbia Police Department's Records Unit is a controlled public service area that stores all police records and reports. The Records Unit distributes certain reports to the public and to various law enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, the U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. State Department. The Records Unit houses files pertaining to arrests, incidents, and accidents. As with other units of the Columbia Police Department, the Records Unit adheres to strict standards of confidentiality. Details of a report are not discussed over the telephone. Anyone requesting a copy of a report must do so in person, with proper identification. Obtaining copies of police reports For a copy of a police report you filed, you must visit the Records Unit in person with a picture ID and $3 to cover the administrative costs. The more information you can give to a Records Unit employee -- including your name, the location of the crime, and the nature of the crime – the easier it will be to find your record. Generally, you cannot have a copy of a police report for a crime reported by someone else, as this might compromise the privacy of the victim and witnesses. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHAUFFEUR’S LICENSE For more information To receive general information about the crime in a particular area or on a particular street, contact the Crime Analysis Unit at (803) 545-4110.
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