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Monday, March 18, 2013  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott says an arrest has been made in connection with an assault that occurred in Five Points last month.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott gave an update Monday on a shooting that took place in Five Points early last Saturday.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott will be retiring January 1, 2013

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott Scott says the Columbia Police Department is now fully staffed with more than 400 sworn officers and 91 civilian officers.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Columbia Police Chief Randy scott is holding a news conference in reference to a reported sexual assault in Five Points Wednesday afternoon.

Friday, October 19, 2012  The armed robbery occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m. at the Church’s Chicken located at 4720 Devine Street on October 9, 2012. Police say, the unidentified suspect allegedly entered the store, pointed a handgun at several workers and demanded money.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Columbia's "top cop" received his fourth star from Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and city council Tuesday night.

Sunday, November 13, 2011  Columbia Police Chief Randy Scott has received a top award for his work helping crime victims.