Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

As the holiday season approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and express my gratitude to our outstanding staff for everything they do for our office and community. I want to thank all our deputies and civilian staff for their dedication and encourage you to do the same when you see them.

We are all very thankful for their hard work and commitment to our office and community throughout the year, not just around the holidays. I believe it is essential to show our appreciation to those who have been vital to our organization's success.

I would also like to thank our community for all that they have done to make our area a safer place to live and raise a family. We sincerely appreciate your help and assistance, and we are happy to know so many of you find our website to be a valuable source of information. We also appreciate the support from our community for our office.

If you plan to be away from home this holiday season, please use caution when you are traveling. The following are good reminders as you prepare to travel:

• Always wear a seat belt.
• Do not drink and drive.
• Do not use cell phones while driving.
• Know local traffic laws before you get behind the wheel.
• If traveling with children, use the appropriate car and booster seats.

Our offices will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26 for the Christmas holidays. We will also be out of the office on Monday, January 2.

A New Year of Service

As the new year approaches, I want to thank you for allowing me to fill this important role for our community for the last twelve years.

When I began, one of my goals as the Columbia County Sheriff was to provide updated equipment for our deputies and staff, and to be able to better protect our community with more training. I believe I have done just that. 

Again, thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve you.

I would like to personally welcome our Sheriff-Elect Leroy Martin. He has been with the Sheriff's Office for several years, and I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes as Sheriff.