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Columbia police chief Burton placed on leave

Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton is on paid administrative leave.

The move takes effect immediately, according to a release from the city on Thursday morning.

There’s no info in the release on why Burton is on leave, except to say it is a personnel issue.

Deputy Chief Jill Schlude is the acting police chief. Burton has led CPD since 2009.

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