Tagged: chief ken burton

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

• Columbia City Manager stands behind police chief Ken Burton.
• A possible minimum wage increase.
• Whistleblowers could face reduced protections

The Columbia Fraternal Order of Police, or FOP, is calling for the removal of Police Chief Ken Burton.  The Mayor and City Manager were sent a 349-page complaint that detailed grievances against Burton and his alleged violations.  City Manager Mike Matthes responded with his support of the embattled police chief.

Columbia’s police department is conducting a day-long training next week on respectful community policing. It’s part of a larger effort and community discussion on improving the relationship between the police and the public. JESSICA PUPOVAC has this…