Social media usage guidelines: http://bit.ly/2BILN4Z
The Columbia Police Department consists of fifteen sworn officers, including the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police, and also utilizes the assistance of one part-time Detective.
The Department is housed in its own facility, which is part of the Public Safety Complex. The Department is utilized by the Illinois State Police as a satellite office for their officers in the southern part of the local district. The Department also has a working relationship with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and several neighboring communities.
The City of Columbia maintains its own 911 center, which operates in conjunction with the Monroe County 911 service and serves as a backup for the county's 911 center.
Columbia Police Department sponsors several community-oriented programs, including the D.A.R.E. program, Safety Town and a Senior Citizen's Officer.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Columbia Police Department, in cooperation with our community, is to protect life and property, and enhance the quality of life for all our citizens.
