Founded in 1831 as a one-person Department under Ephraim C. Brandy, the Columbus Police Department is committed to providing the citizens of Columbus with excellence in law …

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Online Police Reporting. Welcome to the Columbus Police Department Citizens Online Police Reporting System. If this is an Emergency please call 911. Using this online citizen police …

The Columbus Police Department is a state and nationally accredited law enforcement agency dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of Columbus, Georgia. Become part of a highly trained law enforcement team focused on building and maintaining strong community partnerships that improve the safety and quality of life for every citizen.

Columbus Police Department’s offense/incident reports are now being emailed to requestors. The reports are for individuals not businesses. To request and Offense/incident report by email please complete the form below:

What is a GA Open Records Request? The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. §§ 50-18-70, et seq., governs which records are open for public inspection. How long does it take to obtain a response from a request submitted under the GA Open Records Act?

During his tenure at the Fairburn Police Department from 2018 to 2022, Chief Mathis and his team reduced the crime rate by 52% even as the city saw steady growth. Chief Mathis graduated from Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

The Columbus Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that happened on January 9, 2025, in the 3900 block of Trask Drive. Officers responded to a 911 call around 3:45 p.m. and found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Read Full Release »

The Columbus Police Department is a state and nationally accredited law enforcement agency dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of Columbus, Georgia. Become part of a highly trained law enforcement team focused on building and maintaining strong community partnerships that improve the safety and quality of life for every citizen.

The Columbus Police Department offers a progressive Police Cadet program designed to prepare young professionals for a rewarding career in law enforcement.