A career with the Columbia Police Department is like no other job or experience. It offers excitement, a sense of accomplishment, job satisfaction, teamwork, opportunities for growth with promotion, and excellent salary and benefits. Join your Columbia Police Department and make an extraordinary difference in your community.
City of Columbia Police Department Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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E-Bike Unit
The Columbia Police Department’s E-Bike Patrol Unit represents the evolution of community policing by combining mobility, visibility, and accessibility to better serve residents and visitors.
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Drone Unit
The Columbia Police Department’s Drone Unit utilizes cutting-edge Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to enhance officer safety, improve situational awareness, and support critical public safety operations.
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Motorola Registered Surveillance Cameras
The Columbia Police Department’s Motorola Registered Camera Program strengthens the partnership between law enforcement, businesses, and residents by creating a voluntary network of privately owned security cameras that can assist investigators when crimes occur.
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Civilian Collision Investigation Team
The Columbia Police Department’s Civilian Collision Investigation Unit is a modern approach to public safety that improves service delivery while allowing sworn officers to remain available for priority calls for service.
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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.
CPD Press Releases.
COLUMBIA, SC – A Former City of Columbia Code Enforcement employee was arrested on August 19, 2026, by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department following an altercation involving a family member…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Police Department (CPD), in coordination with the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office, announces that skeletal remains discovered in Fairfield County have been positively identified as Henry…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators have arrested Shahean Whetstone and Wa-sheed Cloud in connection with a shooting that occurred Friday, August 14, 2026, in the 1400 block of Marion Street.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Police has charged Ivory Meminger II, 1247 Burlington Road, Walterboro, S.C., with Murder and Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Just after 8 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, Columbia Police officers responded to the 1300 block of Sumter Street in reference to a reported carjacking and kidnapping.…
Latest CPD Publications
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.
Additional CPD Information.
Autobreaking Dashboard
This dashboard visualizes data from autobreakings reported to CPD. Autobreakings are defined as thefts from motor vehicles.
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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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Missing 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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