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Violent crime percentages are trending downward, but still too high says Sheriff Lott

2026-01-13
By: John
On: January 13, 2026
In: Public Safety, Sheriff's Report

Press conference addresses the good and not-so-good in terms of criminal activity over the previous year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff LeonContinue Reading

Rachel Kim Hodge travels to South Korea

2025-12-30
By: John
On: December 30, 2025
In: Public Safety

Popular Midlands-area School Resource Officer attends international police conference in Seoul By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love Korea. I love and respect the countryContinue Reading

EMS Delivers Holiday Cheer Through Stuff an Ambulance Toy Drive

2025-12-24
By: John
On: December 24, 2025
In: Public Safety

Richland County EMS staff delivered multiple ambulance loads of toys and gifts on December 15 as part of the county’s annual Stuff an Ambulance holidayContinue Reading

Columbia-Richland Fire Department Celebrates Firefighter Promotions

2025-12-17
By: John
On: December 17, 2025
In: Public Safety

COLUMBIA — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department recognized 21 of its members who advanced to new leadership roles during a promotion ceremony held Dec. 1 atContinue Reading

Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies ring bells for the Salvation Army

2025-12-09
By: John
On: December 9, 2025
In: Public Safety

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

The evolution of an RCSD captain

2025-11-22
By: John
On: November 22, 2025
In: Public Safety

Larry Payne’s life’s work is reflected in his three decades of service to Richland County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In January 2018, then-Lieutenant LarryContinue Reading

SCDNR Director delivers keynote during S.C. Police Combat League Banquet

2025-11-18
By: John
On: November 18, 2025
In: Public Safety

Mullikin celebrates law enforcement officers from across South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural ResourcesContinue Reading

RCSD Photo Honored for Breast Cancer Awareness Support By W. Thomas Smith Jr.

2025-10-30
By: John
On: October 30, 2025
In: Public Safety

Photograph becomes “Photo of the Week” in top national publication By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott (on the far right wearing a pinkContinue Reading

Deputy presented retirement credentials at age 92

2025-10-23
By: John
On: October 23, 2025
In: Public Safety

Sheriff Lott honors retired Deputy and Vietnam veteran James L. Taylor Sr. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Mr. James L. Taylor, Sr., a 92-year-old retiredContinue Reading

Richland County Sheriff addresses Spring Valley Rotary

2025-10-13
By: John
On: October 13, 2025
In: Public Safety

Lott says his Richland County Sheriff’s Department has changed the public narrative through new and emerging technologies as well as RCSD’s “peace officer” branding  Continue Reading

Richland County Deputies win softball tournament title

2025-10-13
By: John
On: October 13, 2025
In: Public Safety

First Responders Charity Softball Tournament held at Columbia’s Segra ParkBy W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland CountyContinue Reading

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