Richland County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff Leon Lott

Announcements and Information

Congratulations May 2009 graduates of the RCSD Reserve Deputy Program

Fingerprinting Civilians

Media Releases

Crossroads Program

READY Program

Congratulations to our Recent Academy Graduates

RCSD Resources page

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 600 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

National Night Out Kick Off event: August 1, 2009, 4 PM – 9 PM at the Village at Sandhill in front of Bi-Lo in the green lawn

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, 2009

RCSD Cops 4 Foster Kids BBQ Cook-off and Charity Ride: August 15, 2009 (click here for more information) (cooking team application) (charity ride information)

Now available for Public Review and Comment: FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Application: Richland County Sheriff’s Department Law Enforcement Initiatives

For more information please contact Traci Dove, Grants Coordinator at (803) 576-3104 or tdove@rcsd.net

2009 Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Summer Camps

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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Unsolved Homicide: Open Investigations
new cases: 02/19/2009

Richland County's Wanted

Unsolved Homicides

Missing Persons

Online Incident Reporting