City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 10, 2015

CONTACT: Officer Latisha Stroer, Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department
(573)874-7448
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Columbia Missouri Police Officer's Association
Executive Director Dale Roberts
CPOADirector @gmail.com
(573)355-3513

The Columbia Police Department Does Not Condone The Columbia MO Police Officers' Associations Facebook Post

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THE COLUMBIA POLICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT CONDONE THE COLUMBIA MO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATIONS FACEBOOK POST

On August 9, 2015, The Columbia MO Police Officers' Association (CPOA) shared a post on Facebook referencing "Darren Wilson Day - Aug 9, 2015". This post has served to inflame the emotions of some in our community.  The Columbia Police Department is working hard to strengthen community relations in Columbia and is committed to developing positive relationships with the people we serve.

The Columbia Police Department is a separate entity from CPOA and does not in any way condone the use of social media, or any other medium, to promote divisive messages in our community.  The Columbia Police Department will not allow a statement such as this to hinder our constant efforts to open the lines of communication with all people in our community.

Further media inquiries regarding CPOA should be directed to Dale Roberts, Executive Director, at [email protected]create new email.



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Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

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To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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