UPDATE: CPD’s vacancy rate has been reduced sharply

By Brian Hauswirth
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Columbia’s police chief says CPD now has four vacancies, down from the 40 vacancies when she was sworn-in in November 2023.

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Columbia police chief Jill Schlude addresses residents and reporters after being introduced as the new chief (November 15, 2023 file photo courtesy of Columbia spokeswoman Sydney Olsen)

Police Chief Jill Schlude tells 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Missouri” that CPD is currently three officers and one sergeant short. Chief Schlude also tells 939 the Eagle that city manager De’Carlon Seewood has authorized ten overhires.

You can listen to the “Wake Up Missouri” interview with Chief Schlude here.