We would like to congratulate the following deputies in their completion of the Winter 2026 Basic Law Enforcement Academy and their graduation on June 26th. In photo from L to R in graduation photo: Cassandra Hall Troy Schlicht Sheriff Wallace Kitchings Dallas Sapp Matthew Laux 01/20/2026: Hire date as Deputy Sheriff Cadets – sent to the [...]

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate and welcome the following new members to our agency after their swearing in ceremony Tuesday morning: (from left to right) Ashley Berry – LPN at the Columbia County Detention Facility Tanya Wagner – Reception Clerk at our Operations Center Katrina Holton – Reception Clerk at the Columbia [...]

We're now on Nextdoor! The Columbia County Sheriff's Office has officially joined Nextdoor — the neighborhood app that connects you with your local community. Follow us to receive: Safety alerts and crime prevention tips Missing persons and wanted notices Real-time emergency and road closure updates Community event announcements News and updates from your Sheriff's Office The [...]

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office has noticed a rise in 911 calls for non-emergency matters and general information requests. To help us serve the community effectively, we're asking residents to reserve the 911 Emergency System for true emergencies only. If you need to: Ask about an existing case Report a noise complaint, such as a loud [...]

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Sheriff Wallace Kitchings conducted a swearing in ceremony at the CCSO Operations Center.  The ceremony was attended by family and CCSO personnel.  Victoria Chatigny was sworn in as a Detention Deputy and will be assigned to the Columbia County Detention Facility. Please join us in welcoming her to our team!

CCSO/SRD Beyond The Badge Summer Camp 2026 COMING SOON: July 27-31 // 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM // Ages 9-15 // FREE OF CHARGE If you have a student age 9-15 years old AND they have a genuine interest in law enforcement, we invite you to stop grab an application ASAP. In order to attend our [...]

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate Corporal Lucas Bedenbaugh on his promotion yesterday.  He continues to serve this agency with honor and integrity. CCSO would like to also congratulate and welcome Heidi Ratliff to our agency as a licensed nurse.

The Columbia County Sheriff's Office wishes to congratulate Detention Corporal Sirena Davison on her promotion to Sergeant. Sergeant Davison has served this agency with honor and trust since 2016. 07/27/2016 - Hired as a Deputy Sheriff 12/30/2016 - Transferred from Patrol to CCDF as a Detention Deputy 02/05/2021 - Promoted to Corporal – Detention 03/18/2022 - [...]

It is with sadness that we announce the recent passing of CCSO Sergeant Tory Green, Retired.  He served this agency for almost 30 years, with a career marked by dedication, leadership, and commitment to service. Our prayers go out to his family and the members of our community who served along his side during his tenure.