CPOA wants to keep Geoff Jones as Chief of Police

Columbia police officers are wanting to keep Interim Chief Geoff Jones as their leader.

In July, the Columbia Police Officers Association held a meeting where they conducted a vote and 97% of the members voted to make Jones the permanent chief.

The CPOA said Jones is restoring the police department to a position of respect.

They are urging City Manager John Glascock to make the decision sooner rather than later.