Columbia Police Department

The Columbia Police Officers Association has recently called out the Columbia City Council and Mayor Barbara Buffaloe on social media for what its members see as a lack of support for law enforcement amid rising crime. However, crime rates in Columbia may not be as high as officers claim.

The Council voted to add $1 million to the police and fire pension fund and restrict the watchdog capabilities of the Citizens Police Review Board in compliance with a new state law.

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied two appeals on behalf of Missouri inmate Brian Dorsey, clearing the way for his scheduled execution Tuesday evening.

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Police Chief Jill Schlude explains the problems with mental health professionals accompanying police officers on 911 calls with suicidal subjects.

Jill Schlude, an 18-year veteran of the Columbia Police Department, will be sworn in on Dec. 4.

The board met Thursday and discussed use of force policies and the inability of the public to request changes.

Officers fatally shot a suicidal man at an apartment complex Friday afternoon after he fired at them, according to Columbia police.

Last month, KOMU's Target 8 reported that two Columbia police officers violated the department's body camera policy during the shooting.

Kandas Holmes-Barnes filed a lawsuit in late January for $2.4 million collectively against Columbia Public Schools and the Columbia Police Department as a…