FAQs

No, because of the potential for damage to vehicles, the police department does not open locked vehicles. A locksmith is your best alternative. However, if a child is locked inside the vehicle the fire department will send a rescue unit to remove the child, through any means necessary.

No, in fact we prefer that you call 911 from the scene of the crime, if it is safe to do so. An officer will be dispatched to your location to speak to you in person. Response times vary based on call priority, traffic and other factors, but it is the Department’s goal to respond as quickly as possible.

For non-emergency calls, please call the Police Department at (864) 439-8445. If you call after 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, or on the weekend, you may leave a message on the after-hours recording. Officers’ schedules vary, so they may not be able to return your call immediately.

Please come to the Police Department at the Lyman Municipal Complex, 81 Groce Road, Lyman, SC. Someone can assist you Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 

The fee is $5.00 per copy, however victims involved may receive a copy free of charge.

You may obtain a copy of a criminal history by visiting the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s (SLED) website at www.sled.sc.gov.