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Columbus police report drops in violent crime; council approves unpaid reserve unit and unfreezes seven positions
Summary
Columbus Police Chief Stony Mathis reported sharp year-over-year drops in several crime categories on Feb. 11 and the council approved creation of a non-paid reserve unit and unfreezing seven police positions.
Chief Stony Mathis told City Council on Feb. 11 that the Columbus Police Department is operating "on all four cylinders" and reported notable reductions in several crime categories year over year while outlining personnel and technology plans.
During his presentation the chief cited January 2025 figures versus January 2024 showing declines across major categories: "The murder rate's down 75% ... robbery's down 32% ... burglary's down 32% ...…
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