The Columbia College Police Department works closely with the Office of Student Affairs to ensure that programs and services are coordinated to promote campus safety.

The Department consists of police officers trained through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Campus police patrol the campus and answer calls on a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year basis, both in vehicles and on foot.

Regular office hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. After hours and on weekends and holidays, officers patrol the campus and are available by radio.