Sheriff Declares October Crime Prevention Month

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is asking citizens to do one thing each day in October to make their homes, business and communities safer. 

The sheriff's department will be celebrating Crime Prevention Month during October in conjunction with the National Crime Prevention Council's effort to dedicate an entire month to crime prevention awareness.

"We always try to strive to educate the public about ways that they can stay safe," said Deputy Arielle Riposta, public information officer for the sheriff's department. "[Sheriff Lott] is really trying to reach out to the community and let them know what services we have so that they can take advantage of them." 

Every day in October, the sheriff's department will release a list of crime prevention tips. Citizens can find these tips under the announcements section of our website and the sheriff's department Facebook page. 

The sheriff is also encouraging citizens to take advantage of crime prevention classes at their businesses, homes, churches or community centers by calling the Community Action Team at 803-576-3118 or by e-mailing sheriff@rcsd.net.