Narcotics and Vice Unit

This group usually dresses in very casual clothing.  They work all narcotic cases and are called upon frequently for "expert" examination of suspected narcotic users and dealers.  Vice cases such as prostitution and gambling are investigated by this unit.  

The Columbia Police Department Narcotics & Vice unit consists of a Lieutenant and three officers. The section also has two narcotic detection canines.The narcotics section works together with the community and receives a great deal of information from the public regarding illegal drug activity. This information has resulted in many arrests of persons involved in the sales and use of illegal drugs.The public can assist the Police Department by watching for signs of drug activity in their neighborhoods. A common sign of drug sales from a residence can be a large number of people or vehicles coming to a residence and staying for a very short period of time. Often times there is heavy activity occurring during the late evening hours. Other signs are hand to hand exchanges of small packets or money. These are just a few indicators of possible drug activity. If you suspect that this is occurring in your neighborhood we encourage you to report it and work together with us in solving this problem.

If you wish to report possible activity, you can call the Narcotics Section at (931) 380-0722. You may also Email information to us at Lt. Lonnie Lyles. Your identity and personal information will be kept confidential.

Crime Supression Unit

• street level drugs,
• prostitution,
• criminal
• street gangs,
• armed robbery stings,
• burglary stings,
• and under age possession/consumption of alcohol.