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    The Columbia, Missouri Police Department terminated an officer following an incident captured on audio and video in a holding cell on August 15, 2011. The officer was placed on administrative leave on August 24, shortly after the incident was discovered. Chief Ken Burton said maintaining public trust is critical for police effectiveness, and all officers must treat citizens with dignity and respect, using only necessary force. The action taken demonstrates zero tolerance for conduct undermining credibility or public trust in the department.

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    The Columbia, Missouri Police Department terminated an officer following an incident captured on audio and video in a holding cell on August 15, 2011. The officer was placed on administrative leave on August 24, shortly after the incident was discovered. Chief Ken Burton said maintaining public trust is critical for police effectiveness, and all officers must treat citizens with dignity and respect, using only necessary force. The action taken demonstrates zero tolerance for conduct undermining credibility or public trust in the department.

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    The Columbia, Missouri Police Department terminated an officer following an incident captured on audio and video in a holding cell on August 15, 2011. The officer was placed on administrative leave on August 24, shortly after the incident was discovered. Chief Ken Burton said maintaining public trust is critical for police effectiveness, and all officers must treat citizens with dignity and respect, using only necessary force. The action taken demonstrates zero tolerance for conduct undermining credibility or public trust in the department.

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    Columbia Missouri Police Department

    600 East Walnut Street (573) 874-7652

    Columbia, MO 65201

    www.GoColumbiaMo.com

    Media Release ~ September 21, 2011

    Chief Burton Holds Afternoon Press Conference


    After an internal investigation the employment of a Columbia police officer has been terminated following an incident in one of the department's holding cells. The department cannot discuss the specific details of the allegations, but confirmed the actions of the officer were captured on audio and video in and around the holding cell. The incident occurred on August 15, 2011 and the officer was placed on administrative leave with pay on August 24, 2011, shortly after the incident was discovered to have occurred. Chief Ken Burton said, One of the most critical issues that define the effectiveness of any police agency is the public trust. That trust must remain inviolate for the police to effectively do their job. It is and will remain my expectation that all Columbia Police Officers will treat every citizen they contact with dignity and respect; and when they must do so, use only the force that is necessary to achieve their lawful objectives. The personnel action that has been taken demonstrates a zero tolerance for conduct that undermines the Columbia Police Departments credibility, or that may damage the public's trust in our Department. There are no additional details available about the incident at this time.

    Contact: Sergeant Jill Wieneke (573) 817-5047 office (573) 777-2575 cell jawienek@gocolumbiamo.com

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