Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies ring bells for the Salvation Army
2025-12-09
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department raised over $1,800 in a single day this year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN AContinue Reading
CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS expands operations into Eastern Europe
2024-10-11
Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff Department’s model factors into international organization’s work By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In an effort to increase its Eastern EuropeanContinue Reading
Sheriff Leon Lott named to international Crime Stoppers board of directors
2024-07-24
Sheriff is said to “exemplify commitment and excellence in all aspects of law enforcement” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott wasContinue Reading
Sheriff Lott honored for “outstanding service” by Benedict College
2023-10-19
Award presented on the 50-yard-line during last week’s football game By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was one of five first-responderContinue Reading
Sheriff speaks to Benedict College Football Team
2023-08-04
Sheriff Leon Lott discusses winning, leadership, and life beyond football By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott addressed the coaches and playersContinue Reading
Sheriff addresses Leadership South Carolina candidates
2023-04-05
Lott urges audience to mentor kids and lead with care By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott discussed the finer points ofContinue Reading
Sheriff Lott issues statement about death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee
2023-01-29
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF LEON LOTT HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT in response to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at theContinue Reading
Civilian group helps guide direction of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department
2022-10-26
The Citizens Advisory Council has been meeting quarterly for a quarter century By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Soon after Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott wasContinue Reading
SHERIFF: “We are losing a generation of young people”
2022-05-30
Cultural sea change necessary to thwart gun violence By Sheriff Leon Lott Let me begin with the bottom line: We are losing a generation ofContinue Reading
Lott awarded Honorary Doctorate of Public Service
2021-12-29
Richland County Sheriff honored by the University of South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The University of South Carolina presented Richland County Sheriff LeonContinue Reading
Sheriff presents Beanie Babies to angels
2021-12-17
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department presented 12 ‘Beanie Babies,’ one each to eight little angels andContinue Reading