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The Columbia Police Department has adopted the slogan:
"THE POSITIVE DIFFERENCE". Those words don't apply only to the men and
women of the department, but also to their number one ally, the citizens
of South Carolina 's Capital City.
The department has become a leader in the country in
making the concept of community policing a reality. Community policing
is addressing community concerns at the grassroots level. The plan for
Community Policing was developed by the department in concert with broad
based representation of community representatives from all segments of
the city. As the department moves into the next century, it has set
realistic goals and is continuing to develop partnerships throughout the
community.
The Columbia Police Department has been accredited by
the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
To learn more about this national accreditation program, click on the
CALEA
logo to visit their website.
In 1979, the Commission was created through the
combined efforts of four major law enforcement organizations: the
International Association of Chiefs of Police, National Organization of
Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Sheriffs' Association, and
Police Executive Research Forum. These organizations continue to serve
in an advisory capacity to the Commission and are responsible for
appointing members of the Commission.
Your thoughts and comments are welcome. You can become
involved in crime prevention activities. To the left are links to other
pages involving the Columbia Police Department.
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