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Support Columbia, Missouri Police Chief Ken Burton

Support Columbia, Missouri Police Chief Ken Burton

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 3 months ago
Ken Burton, the current Columbia, Missouri, police chief, was hired to clean up the Columbia Police Department after over a decade of scandal, embarrassment, and rampant civil rights violations. Ken's work to reform the police department has been applauded by many citizens and organizations in Columbia, including local civil liberties organization Keep Columbia Free, who supported the Chief's disciplining and firing Officer Rob Sanders over a brutal jailhouse assault on a prisoner: http://www.keepcolumbiafree.com/blog/support-for-chief-burton/ Ken Burton has also established credibility with the community by limiting the use of SWAT raids to serve search warrants and by endorsing the legalization of marijuana: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7TlIiXDrZU Please sign this petition in support of the credibility, honesty, and integrity that Ken Burton has brought to the Columbia Police Department and to urge City Manager Mike Mathes to disregard the spurious charges brought against Chief Burton by the Columbia Police Officers Association and the Fraternal Order of Police.

Here is the audio of CPOA Director Ashley Cuttle on the Gary Nolan Show 4/25/2012: http://theeagle939.com/update-audio-from-police-union-interview-now-available/

Updates

April 26, 2012

The police union is digging in their heels but our pressure is stalling their efforts to push Chief Burton out. Call the City Manager today to demand he ignore these bad faith complaints. Post the petition link on Facebook and tag your local representatives to keep the heat on.

April 26, 2012

The momentum behind this effort is undeniable and shows that our community demands real reform from our police leadership. Call City Manager Mike Mathes today to tell him the public stands with Chief Burton. Post the link on your Facebook page to keep the pressure on.

Reached 100 supporters

April 26, 2012

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Matthew David Koehler
10 years ago Featured

Some things must change for improvements to thrive... I can say Captain Ken Burton has shown his personal integrities as an example, protector and servant to our community. I believe changes must happen, however I am behind Captain Ken Burton. I am honored to see an official with as much knowledge and understanding put it all on the line. To stand for a change that is not quite so familiar. I think we can all agree that the police force can focus on becoming a trusted vessel that has the potential to grow and train into a defensive role. I believe our children are what is most precious. Please think along the lines of their thoughts, dreams, feelings and happinesses.

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Jason Gomez
14 years ago Featured

Columbia is lucky to have him. He is the only one not acting like a politician about these issues.

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Dave Sharma
14 years ago Featured

The union is just mad that someone is actually holding them accountable for once. KEEP BURTON.

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Rebecca McBride
14 years ago Featured

we need more honesty in our local gov. keep ken burton.

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Sarah Fuentes
14 years ago Featured

Finally someone in charge who understands that not every problem needs a swat team. Good job Chief.

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Mike Rodriguez
14 years ago Featured

Chief Burton is doing the right thing for once. Leave the man alone and let him actually clean up this mess.

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Mary Jane Ruffolo
10 years ago

Columbia needs more law enforcement officers of the caliber of Ken Burton

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