Richland County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff Leon Lott

Announcements and Information

Media Releases

FlashFog

2008 Justice Assistance Grant application available for public review and comment

Top 6 counterfeit check or money order schemes
(US Postal Inspection Services website)

DATADots

Congratulations to our Recent Academy Graduates

Traffic Stop Safety
for Citizens

Graffiti Removal Line
576-3468

Midlands Crimestoppers:
1-888-crime-sc

Welcome to Richland County Sheriff's Department
Building Unity in the Community

Located in the heart of South Carolina, Richland County is home to Columbia, the Capital City, six universities and colleges, the nation's largest military training base and a pristine array of lakes, rivers, forests and parks. Richland County covers 756 square miles and has a population estimated at over 348,000* making it the second most populous county in South Carolina.

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is built on the cornerstone of a rich and proud law enforcement tradition that spans over 200 years. The Department currently employs over 550 uniformed officers and 140 non-sworn personnel, making it one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the State.

It is the mission of the Richland County Sheriff's Department to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Richland County by:

	maintaining a high standard of professional accountability,
	reducing the fear of crime,
	and reducing the fear of retaliation from those persons who constitute the criminal element within the county

This mission will be accomplished through the collaborative efforts of the Sheriff's Department and the community, by employing effective Community Policing strategies and problem-solving techniques, supported by aggressive enforcement of Federal, State and Local Laws.

*US Census Bureau Estimates for 2006

Special Events

BASIC Citizen's Academy to begin August 12, 2008. (more information)

ADVANCED Citizen's Academy to begin August 9, 2008. (more information)

Training for Youth Arbitrators will be begin September 2, 2008 at the Richland County Sheriff's Department’s Region Three Headquarters located at 6429 Bishop Avenue. (click here for more information and application)

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department offers a women’s self defense course free of charge to the public. (click here for more information)

Be sure to check the Community Meeting Schedule for your neighborhood or community meeting.

The Sheriff's Department offers free Crime Prevention presentations on the topic of your choice to your community, church or civic organization.

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Richland County's Most Wanted

Unidentified Subjects

Unsolved Homicides

Missing Persons

Online Incident Reporting

Incident Report Request

Telephone Reporting System