Irmo Police Department

09/03/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 🚨
The Irmo Police Department advises motorists of temporary road closures following funeral services for fallen Columbia Police Department Officer Chris DeLong.

Funeral services at Riverland Hills Baptist Church begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by a procession of several hundred vehicles and motorcycles.

Road closures are expected for approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour:

🔹 Broad River Road – Lake Murray Boulevard to I-20
🔹 I-20 – Broad River Road to Clemson Road

Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes.

Please exercise patience and caution while law enforcement officers assist with traffic control.

Our thoughts and condolences remain with Officer DeLong’s family, friends, colleagues, and the Columbia Police Department, SC.

Major road closures announced ahead of funeral for fallen CPD officer

09/02/2026

🐾🇺🇸 A VERY LOUD THANK YOU TO Protecting K9 Heroes!!! 🐾💥

Protecting K9 Heroes is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting the four-legged chaos goblins—we mean HEROES— who protect us. They provide ballistic vests, emergency Narcan, and lifesaving K9 trauma kits.

They recently hooked up Venom aka Teeth Tornado #1 aka Dennis the Menace aka “SIR, THAT DOES NOT BELONG IN YOUR MOUTH” with a trauma kit. 🦷🌪

Honestly, this was a wise decision. 😂

Venom is 100% Belgian Malinois, 0% chill, and approximately 87% teeth. 🤷‍♂️

While Venom protects Irmo from criminals, squirrels, suspicious vegetation, and whatever else has the audacity to exist, Protecting K9 Heroes is making sure he has the equipment to stay safe.
Thank you for taking care of our favorite dapper gentleman of chaos. 💙🐾

Venom says thank you. 🙏

We think.

He stared into our souls, then immediately found something he wasn't supposed to have. 🍩

So we're counting that as a yes. 😂

Town of Irmo

08/30/2026

Our hearts are heavy and our Irmo officers extend their condolences to the Columbia Police Department, SC as they mourn the loss of Police Officer Chris DeLong.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fellow officers. His service, bravery and dedication will not be forgotten.

08/26/2026

🐾🚔 Happy International Dog Day from IPD! 🚔🐾

K9 Venom and K9 Andi have officially been sworn in for one whole week, and our newest teeth tornadoes are already making a name for themselves! 🌪️🦷🐕‍🦺

Just as expected, they are highly trained land sharks with badges. They can go from zero to airborne in half a second, consider personal space a suggestion, and firmly believe every fence, wall, and piece of furniture is part of a parkour course. 🦈💨🧠

They have three operating modes: working, waiting to work, and staring intensely at their handler until somebody finds them more work. Their batteries never die, their ears receive signals from three counties away, and their idea of “relaxing” is pacing slightly slower. 🔋📡😂

Venom and Andi may be the rookies, but they’ve already figured out how things work around here: look intimidating 😎, locate the snacks 🦴, take all the credit 🏆, and let the human officers handle the paperwork. 📝

And those officers holding the leashes? Don’t be confused—they’re not the ones in charge. They’re simply the chauffeurs at the other end of the leash! 🚔🔑🐾

Happy International Dog Day to IPD’s newest—and furriest—officers! 💙🐕‍🦺

We apologize for the late post—Venom was assigned to approve it, but he kept marking every draft as “ruff.” 🐾📝😂

Town of Irmo

08/20/2026

IRMO, SC - The Irmo Police Department has officially welcomed two new K9 members following their recent swearing-in: K-9 Andi and K-9 Venom were sworn in by Mayor Bill Danielson at a Town Council meeting on August 18, 2026.

Both K-9s bring unique backgrounds, personalities and specialized abilities to the department as they begin their service protecting and serving the Irmo community.

K-9 Andi, a 16-month-old Belgian Malinois, was bred in the United States and originally selected for sport and competition. However, her exceptional drive, intensity and work ethic made her an ideal candidate for police work. Andi has quickly demonstrated the focus and determination needed for her new role. When she isn't working, she enjoys walks around the neighborhood, stew meat and, of course, her favorite tug toy — which also serves as a reward for a job well done.

K-9 Venom is a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix, commonly known as a "Mal X,” who will turn two years old in September. Venom came to the Irmo Police Department from Costa Rica, and has already developed a particular talent for tracking and searching for narcotics. When Venom is on a track or conducting a search, he has a habit of running in circles as he works, a sign of his enthusiasm about the his job.

Both Andi and Venom have been certified through the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association (NNDDA) in narcotics detection and tracking. The addition of K9 Andi and K9 Venom strengthens the Irmo Police Department's ability to detect narcotics and assist officers in a variety of law enforcement operations.

08/07/2026

The first couple of weeks of school are always a little busy as everyone adjusts to their new school schedule. Be sure to give yourself at least 10 extra minutes each morning to help everyone start the day safely and stress-free!

- Teach children crosswalk safety!
- Cross only at designated crosswalks or intersections.
- Look left, right, then left again before crossing.
- Make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street.
- Stay off phones and remove earbuds while crossing.
- Walk—never run—across the street.

Students riding bicycles should always wear a properly fitted helmet, obey traffic laws, use hand signals when turning, and remain alert around vehicles entering and exiting school property.

08/04/2026

The Irmo Police Department needs your help in identifying a suspect in an equipment theft case. Please watch the videos in the comments of the suspect on foot and the suspect's vehicle.

Between the evening hours of June 26 and the early morning hours of June 27, a 2017 John Deere Grapple Skidder was stolen from Western Lane in Irmo.

If you have any information, please call the Irmo Police Department at 781-8088 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

Please share with your friends and neighbors!

08/04/2026

The first couple of weeks of school are always a little busy as everyone adjusts to their new school schedule. Once school starts, be sure to give yourself at least 10 extra minutes each morning to help everyone start the day safely and stress-free!

🛑 See red lights and the stop arm? Stop every time. It's the law and it helps keep students safe!
🚍 Only continue driving once the red lights stop flashing and the bus starts moving again.
⏰ Arrive at your bus stop about 5 minutes early so you wont need to rush or run after the bus!
🚸 Wait a safe distance from the curb until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door opens.
👀 If you need to cross the street, walk at least 10 giant steps in front of the bus so the driver can see you, and always wait for the driver's signal before crossing.
🎒 If you drop something near the bus, don't try to pick it up. Let the bus driver know and they will help you retrieve it safely.
💛 Once you're on the bus, stay seated and face forward until you arrive at school or home.