Fred Bryant
Lexington,SC
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement executive with more than 23 years of progressive experience in policing, criminal investigations, internal affairs, leadership, and community engagement. Proven ability to lead operational units, supervise personnel, manage complex investigations, and strengthen community partnerships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2006 - Current
- Lieutenant – Administrative Bureau (2025–Present)
- Lieutenant – Criminal Investigations Bureau (2023–2025)
- Executive Lieutenant – Southeast Region (2022–2023)
- Lieutenant – Professional Standards / Internal Affairs Division (2017–2022)
- Sergeant – Internal Affairs Division (2015–2017)
- Sergeant – Criminal Investigations Unit (2014–2015)
- Sergeant – Patrol Division (2012–2014)
- Investigator (2010–2012)
- Regional Investigator / Community Officer (2008–2010)
- Field Training Officer (2007–2010)
- Patrol Officer (2006–2008)
Lieutenant – Professional Standards / Internal Affairs Division
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2017 - 01.2022
Sergeant – Internal Affairs Division
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sergeant – Criminal Investigations Unit
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2014 - 01.2015
Sergeant – Patrol Division
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2012 - 01.2014
Investigator
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2010 - 01.2012
Regional Investigator / Community Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2008 - 01.2010
Field Training Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2007 - 01.2010
Patrol Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
Columbia, SC
01.2006 - 01.2008
Police Officer
Johnston Police Department
Johnston, SC
04.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided public safety services and enforced criminal and traffic laws.
- Served as department Training Officer and Field Training Officer.
- Certified in Radar Operations, DataMaster operations, and juvenile investigations.
Detention Officer
Aiken County Detention Center
Aiken, SC
10.2003 - 04.2004
- Supervised inmate housing units and maintained facility security.
- Conducted inmate counts and monitored inmate behavior and activities.
Education
Certified South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
01-2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Silver Bluff High School
01-1999
Skills
- Criminal Investigations
- Internal Affairs Investigations
- Leadership & Personnel Management
- Community Policing
- Interview & Interrogation
- Strategic Planning
- Training & Mentorship
- Policy Compliance
- Integrity and honesty
- Relationship building and management
Certification
- Detective I Certification, South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
- FBI Carolina Command College, 2017-01-01
- FBI LEEDA Trilogy Award, 2017-01-01
- Graduate of The Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program (EPPS), 2024-01-01, Leadership & Communications Certificates
- Graduate of University of Louisville Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course (AOC), 2024-01-01, Session 151st.
Community Involvement And Organizations
- Founder, City of Columbia Police Department Annual Pancake Breakfast
- Founder, City of Columbia Police Department Run Team
- South Carolina Special Olympics Coordinator
- Member and Vice President, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
- Member, National Internal Affairs Investigators Association (NIAIA)
Personal Information
Title: Law Enforcement Executive
Awards
- Certificate of Merit, 2010-01-01
- Officer of the Year (South Region), 2010-01-01
- Good Conduct Award, 2017-01-01
- Community Service Award, 2017-01-01
Timeline
Lieutenant – Professional Standards / Internal Affairs Division
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2017 - 01.2022
Sergeant – Internal Affairs Division
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sergeant – Criminal Investigations Unit
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2014 - 01.2015
Sergeant – Patrol Division
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2012 - 01.2014
Investigator
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2010 - 01.2012
Regional Investigator / Community Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2008 - 01.2010
Field Training Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2010
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2006 - Current
Patrol Officer
City of Columbia Police Department
01.2006 - 01.2008
Police Officer
Johnston Police Department
04.2004 - 01.2006
Detention Officer
Aiken County Detention Center
10.2003 - 04.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Silver Bluff High School
Certified South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer -
South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy