The evolution of an RCSD captain
2025-11-22
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
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
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
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
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
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
Serve & Connect to Host 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
2025-09-12
Event Supports Community-Police Relationship-Building Programs Across the Carolinas COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Serve & Connect, a South Carolina nonprofit dedicated to strengthening relationshipsContinue Reading
RCSD School Resource Officer receives Servant Leadership award
2025-09-12
Richland County Deputy among five first-responders to be honored on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks By W.Continue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department now has an official prayer
2025-08-18
Inspired by a century-old Texas Rangers’ prayer, W. Thomas Smith Jr. crafted a modern invocation for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, reflecting faith, courage andContinue Reading
Columbia-Richland Fire Department Now Hiring Firefighters
2025-08-07
Columbia, S.C. – If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a firefighter, now’s your chance to answer the call. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) has reopenedContinue Reading
Richland County Deputy retires from three decades of U.S. Army service
2025-08-05
Popular ON PATROL: LIVE star Captain Danny Brown honored during ceremony By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Captain and U.S. ArmyContinue Reading