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City manager shoots down excessive force complaint against CPD
City Manager Bill Watkins issued a letter siding with the police department.
Burton requests city-funded attorneys for CPD officers
The city only provides officers with attorneys if they have been named in litigation.
Downtown Columbia underage drinking levels decline
CPD believes the trend is a result of the creation of the downtown unit.
Police chief responds to CPRB recommendations, disagrees
The Citizens Police Review Board voted that an officer acted improperly.
City Council addresses SWAT search warrants
The council voted to contract Affion Public to search for its next City Manager.
Police officers association ‘outraged’ over board ruling
The Citizens Police Review Board found an officer acted inappropriately in a 2009 incident.
CPRB discusses Tasers, SWAT policies
The board voted against receiving notification of SWAT policy changes.
Council votes to change SWAT policy process
Columbia Police will have to approve changes with the council and city manager.
Police find ticket after refusing to apologize
CPD Chief Ken Burton said it was inappropriate to apologize because it was not a matter of misconduct.
City Council approves city budget, College Ave. crosswalks
Members also heard a report on downtown safety cameras.
Police complaint process under City Council review
The proposed changes to the process offer CPD more options when receiving complaints.
Web Update: Columbia Police Review Board hears first complaint
The complaint was filed by a California marijuana activist in response to the February CPD SWAT raid.
Web Update: Burton presents changes to SWAT team policies
The changes come almost four months after a controversial SWAT raid on a Columbia home.
Web Update: CPD chief Burton calls for pot law reforms
The chief made the remarks at a May 21 press conference