Geoff Jones has been named the interim Columbia Chief of Police.
Columbia Interim City Manager John Glascock announced the interim police chief at a news conference at noon Tuesday.
Jill Schlude has been acting police chief since Ken Burton was placed on administrative leave Dec. 20. Burton's resignation was effective Jan. 3.
A search for a permanent chief of police will not begin until after the Columbia City Council has installed a new city manager. Glascock has been serving as interim city manager since Mike Matthes' resignation went into effect Nov. 21.