Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Police Chief Jerry Paul’
What to expect in 2021
The question on many people’s minds as we begin 2021 is how much it will resemble years before the novel coronavirus pandemic. • One key determining factor that will answer…
Read MoreColumbia police chief retiring
Columbia Police Chief Jerry Paul told the Republic-Times this week that he is officially retiring on Jan. 31, 2021. Paul, 53, has served as chief for nearly five years. Prior…
Read MoreCPD sergeant honored for MEGSI work
Columbia recognized a sergeant for his contributions among other business at Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. CPD Sgt. Mike Conrad was then recognized for five years of service with…
Read MorePolice report 2019 totals
Like in 2018, calls for service increased at two of the main police departments in Monroe County last year, though the two that went up were different than in 2018. …
Read MorePolice: drivers, move over
In the wake of drivers hitting 16 Illinois State Police cars already this year, local law enforcement is placing more emphasis on enforcing a law designed to protect first responders. …
Read MoreColumbia on ‘safest cities’ list
The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Columbia at ninth on its latest list of “Safest Cities in Illinois.” Columbia is the only city in the top 50…
Read MoreHeine retires from Safety Town
In May 2005, the Columbia Police Department sent Karla Heine to O’Fallon, Mo., to learn about a program used nationwide to teach children about a wide variety of safety issues. …
Read MoreNew elements enhance safety on Columbia’s Route 3
Drivers along Route 3 in Columbia have noticed a host of new changes recently, all with one thing in common — getting drivers to obey traffic laws. As the aftermath…
Read MoreNo easy answer to Columbia’s traffic dilemma
Traffic along the Route 3 corridor has been a frequent topic of discussion since vehicles started traveling the stretch of roadway, with speed, terrain and traffic control all hotly debated.…
Read MorePeace Walk sheds light on domestic violence
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is no different than any other month for domestic abuse survivor Elana. She’s still reminded of the horrors she faced at the hands of her dad…
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