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Columbia review board says state law narrows civilian complaint investigations
Summary
Members of the Citizens Police Review Board at a Columbia meeting said state statutes and recent bills limit the board’s ability to investigate incidents beyond the narrow allegations in civilian complaints, and they discussed potential steps to respond or seek changes.
At a Citizens Police Review Board meeting in Columbia, board members said state law and recent legislation constrain how broadly the Columbia Police Department can investigate civilian complaints, limiting civilian oversight of connected conduct.
Board Chair Doug Hunt summarized answers he said were provided at an earlier session by Columbia Police Department leadership, saying Chief Slooty told the board that investigators "doesn't want to cast a wider net than necessary" when pinpointing which officer and which specific alleged behavior a complaint targets. Hunt said Assistant Chief Dickinson told the board, "It's the complainant who makes the complaint. We don't take ownership," comments the…
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