The Columbus Police Department is a state and nationally accredited law enforcement agency. 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 enforcement that will improve the quality of life for all residents of the Chattahoochee Valley. We are furthermore committed to maintaining our partnership with the community in a manner that continues to promote confidence and trust in the Columbus Police Department.