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Citizens Police Review Board requests increased transparency for complaint letters

By Mara Somlo

CPD chief said supplying the board with the records may breach confidentiality.

Review board upholds Chief Burton's decision on Jordan case

By Mara Somlo

Jordan continuously asked the board what his rights were.

CPRB discusses holding closed meetings

By Laurien Rose

CPRB plans to gather data before making a final decision.

Columbia City Council discusses forfeiture funds with Police Chief Ken Burton

By Laurien Rose

The School Building Revolving Fund uses forfeiture funds to provide financial assistance to Missouri school districts financing capital construction projects.

Police Chief Ken Burton calls forfeiture funds 'pennies from heaven'

In Print: Police Chief Ken Burton calls forfeiture funds 'pennies from heaven'

By Laurien Rose

The forfeiture funds are to be given to local schools, according to the Missouri Constitution.

In Print: Citizens Police Review Board meeting sparks debate

By Kelsey Maffett

Several residents spoke in favor of making police policy more accessible.

In Print: Students, residents disagree with Citizens Police Review Board decision

By Kelsey Maffett

The board discussed closing certain sessions at its last meeting.

Citizens Police Review Board opts for closed sessions

In Print: Citizens Police Review Board opts for closed sessions

By Kelsey Maffett

The board would require a two-thirds majority to hold closed sessions.

In Print: Citizens Police Review Board complaint hits dead end

By Kelsey Maffett

Officer Chris Hessenflow accepted a job at the Department of Homeland Security.

Police review board debates closed sessions

In Print: Police review board debates closed sessions

By Kelsey Maffett

The board will decide if police officers or witnesses can request closed sessions.

Editorial: Police review board should remain transparent

Just when we thought the Citizens Police Review Board could not become any more useless, they propose an idea to effectively neuter the one semblance ...

In Print: City manager shoots down excessive force complaint against CPD

By Kelsey Maffett

City Manager Bill Watkins issued a letter siding with the police department.

Editorial: Review board should provide real check on police power

The wheels of bureaucracy have been a-turnin’ within the Columbia Police Department and the Citizens Police Review Board, and, as usual, nothing seems to be ...

In Print: Burton requests city-funded attorneys for CPD officers

By Kelsey Maffett

The city only provides officers with attorneys if they have been named in litigation.

Board tackles Tasers, new complaints

In Print: Board tackles Tasers, new complaints

By Kelsey Maffett

Several students spoke against SWAT raids at the meeting.

Editorial: Student attendance at CPRB meeting shows dedication

For representing such a large portion of Columbia's population, it's a rarity to find students speaking up at city government or policy-making meetings ...

In Print: Misconduct, marijuana to be discussed in CPRB

By Kelsey Maffett

The board will discuss search warrants at their next meeting.

CPRB undecided on misconduct definition

In Print: CPRB undecided on misconduct definition

By Alex Pesek

The board says it would rather discuss statute revisions with the police chief.

In Print: Police chief responds to CPRB recommendations, disagrees

By Kelsey Maffett

The Citizens Police Review Board voted that an officer acted improperly.

Editorial: Sassy letters between CPD, CPRB do little for justice

The Columbia Police Department is at it again with its constant, dramaturgical approach in dealing with the Citizens Police Review Board. Up front, of course ...

Blog post: Burton responds to police review board decision

Posted to Police Beat by Kelsey Maffett at 4:59 p.m., Dec. 1, 2010

City Council addresses SWAT search warrants

In Print: City Council addresses SWAT search warrants

By Steven Dickherber

The council voted to contract Affion Public to search for its next City Manager.

In Print: Police review board’s decision sparks controversy

By Kelsey Maffett

Board member Steve Weinberg found fault in an officers association’s statement.

In Print: Police officers association ‘outraged’ over board ruling

By Kelsey Maffett

The Citizens Police Review Board found an officer acted inappropriately in a 2009 incident.

Board reviews first excessive force case

By Kelsey Maffett

Derek Billups said police used excessive force when restraining him.

CPRB discusses Tasers, SWAT policies

In Print: CPRB discusses Tasers, SWAT policies

By Alicia Stice

The board voted against receiving notification of SWAT policy changes.

In Print: Police find ticket after refusing to apologize

By Ally McEntire

CPD Chief Ken Burton said it was inappropriate to apologize because it was not a matter of misconduct.

Blog post: Columbia family sues city, police (DOWNLOAD)

Posted to Police Beat by Wes Duplantier at 1:00 p.m., Sept. 21, 2010

Council votes on utility hikes, Maryland Ave. name change

In Print: Council votes on utility hikes, Maryland Ave. name change

By Steve Cassidy

Funding for the Citizens Police Review Board was also discussed.

In Print: Students’ status as complainants unknown under new ordinance

By Gregory Zajac

A new ordinance limits who can file a complaint with the Citizens Police Review Board.

Editorial: Students should be recognized as county residents

Recall the February SWAT raid in a Columbia resident's home over alleged marijuana charges: the search warrant was more than eight days old, only ...

City Council sends Taser ban proposal to ballot

City Council sends Taser ban proposal to ballot

By Steven Dickherber— Last updated 6:31 p.m., Nov. 13, 2010

The council also voted to restrict police review board complaints to Columbia residents and family.

Police Review Board approves changes to CPD raid policy

By Wes Duplantier

An officer will be assigned to know whether children or animals are present in the home before each SWAT raid.

In Print: Columbia Police Review Board meets with ACLU

By Alex Pesek

Issues included police use of Tasers and execution of search warrants.