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CPD credits ramping up enforcement for increased reported number of downtown Columbia crimes

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say officers ramping up enforcement downtown played a large role in a report showing nearly a 48% increase in downtown crime during the past year That explanation came Monday after Race Matters, Friends raised concerns about how the Columbia Police Department’s d…

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CPD credits ramping up enforcement for increased reported number of downtown Columbia crimes (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Oct 5, 2026
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say officers ramping up enforcement downtown played a large role in a report showing nearly a 48% increase in downtown crime during the past year That explanation came Monday after Race Matters, Friends raised concerns about how the Columbia Police Department’s d…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is increased enforcement responsible for higher downtown Columbia crime numbers? (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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Columbia Police Department leadership addressed the public about a report that showed increased crime numbers downtown on Monday night. That explanation came Monday after Race Matters, Friends raised concerns about how the Columbia Police Department’s downtown crime data was being presented during a…