Columbia Missouri Police Department

In honor of Black History Month and Columbia's bicentennial, we are holding a free exhibit this month at the Armory Sports Center, highlighting the City's Black history. Drop by any weekday to take a look! #CoMo200 #BlackHistoryMonth CoMo200 - Columbia, Mo. Bicentennial

We're hiring! The Columbia Police Department is hiring an Administrative Technician. View the job description and apply: https://www.gocomojobs.com/postings/23350

In honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Columbia Police Department expresses its gratitude and appreciation to all law enforcement officers across the nation. Thank you for all you do! #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay

We're hiring! The Columbia Police Department is hiring a Community Service Aide. View the job description and apply: https://www.gocomojobs.com/postings/23273

There is a critical need for donors due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting our country. If you are planning to attend the Officer Molly Bowden Memorial Blood Drive on Friday, Jan. 15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Grace Bible Church located at 601 Blue Ridge Road, you are encouraged to make an appointment, however, walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, please visit the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). ... All donations will be tested for the COVID-19 anti-body. For your safety, donor beds will be spaced at least 6 feet apart, temperatures will be taken of every donor before entering the site and hand sanitizer will be readily available.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season, Columbia police are taking extra precautions and encouraging residents in non-emergency situations to call 3-1-1 or submit an online report to Columbia’s Police to Citizen Portal. https://columbiapolice.policetocitizen.com/Home

Columbia Police has resumed normal response to non-injury crashes after implementing the delayed crash reporting protocol due to the weather. Drivers can still report a non-injury crash online, or by calling 311. If there are any injuries, call 911. https://www.como.gov/CMS/WebForms/form.php

We would like to take the time to celebrate the recent recipients of the Columbia Police Foundation Employee of the Year Awards . Congratulations to you all! Lieutenant Matt Stephens - Supervisor of the Year Donna Allen - Civilian of the Year Officer Brendan Bunch - Rookie of the Year... Officer Dan Wright - Molly Thomas Bowden Officer of the Year See more

Due to the high volume of weather-related crashes, Columbia Police has implemented the delayed crash report protocol. If you are involved in a minor vehicle crash with NO INJURIES, please exchange information & report it online. However, if there are any injuries, still call 911. https://www.como.gov/CMS/WebForms/form.php

UPDATE: Endangered SILVER Advisory for 77 year-old male that was issued Dec. 8 has been canceled https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=7179

Stay safe while on the roads, here are some tips to help you get to your destination safely. #WinterDriving #DriveSafe #SlowDown

Columbia Police issues an endangered SILVER Advisory for 77 year-old male, Dec. 8 https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=7177

UPDATE: 12 year-old Jewely Clark has been located safely. Thank you all for your assistance in this case.

Columbia has seen a 25% increase in reported thefts from motor vehicles from January 2020 (408) to current date compared to 2019 (325). Columbia Police reminds everyone to lock up all of your valuables at night including your car. CPD asks that if you have any home security footage of persons checking your car doors, please contact Detective Bowne at 573.874.7652 or email the footage to [email protected]. #lockitup #ifyouseesomethingsaysomething

First Impact is offering a free 90-minute evidence-based traffic safety program that educates parents and teen drivers about Missouri's Graduated Driver License law. The goal of First Impact is to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities and injuries and reduce the number of crashes among teen drivers by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s GDL law. Programs like this support Vision Zero, which is a policy and data-driven strategy to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. Columbia adopted a Vision Zero policy in 2016. For more information, visit comovisionzero.org/ or como.gov/city-manager/city-columbia-vision-zero/

Columbia police is asking for your assistance in locating Thomas Lee Spalding. Spalding is a 32, w/m, 6ft tall and weighs approximately 204 lbs. Spalding was last seen on Nov. 13 after being dropped off for work at the Columbia Mall Car Wash. If you have any information, please contact CPD at 573-874-7652.

Columbia Police is seeking the public's assistance in locating Jewely Clark, a white, 12 year-old female. Clark is 5'2 and weighs approximately 110 lbs. She has brown eyes and brown hair. Clark was last seen by her father wearing a gray sweatshirt, black jogging pants and black shoes. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous. Case Number 2021-000048

With winter weather quickly approaching, here are a few things you can do to prepare your vehicle: -Check the battery -Check your tires for tread wear and pressure -Check windshield wiper blades -Pack a winter travel kit to include: small shovel, jumper cables, flashlight with extra batteries, kitty litter, tow strap, sleeping bag, boots, extra clothing, non-perishable food, bottled water, ice scraper, first aid kit, and flares.... #BePrepared #winteriscoming #wintertravelkit See more

Lane restriction scheduled on I-70 near Hwy 63 intersection Sunday, Dec. 6 https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php

Congratulations, Captain Leer.

Thank you to all the men and women who have served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces.

Since January, the Columbia Police Department has reported more than 500 incidents of theft from motor vehicles that have occurred through November 2020. #Lockyourdoors #cars #garages #homes To read more about larcenies in Columbia please visit https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=7171

Effective Nov. 7, 2020 With the increase of COVID-19 cases, CPD will be reducing in-contact service calls and encourage everyone experiencing non-life threatening crimes to file a report online or call 311. For more details, please visit https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=7132

The Columbia Fire Department has a free smoke alarm program. Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at 573-874-7556 for more information.

Columbia Police is seeking your assistance in identifying these two subjects involved in vehicle theft on Oct. 6 at approx. 3:20 a.m. The vehicle was stolen from Quick Trip on Clark Ln. If you recognize them, call CPD at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS. 2020-009555.

Be aware of possible traffic congestion at 9th and Ash today - curbside voting in progress from 6 am - 7 pm for those in quarantine/isolation

The Drive-Boo was a success! We had fun seeing all of the great costumes and passing out candy to our community members. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

BCJC: Power outage in the downtown area creating a traffic hazard because signals have no electricity. Use caution, avoid area if possible.

BCJC: Motor Vehicle Collision Grindstone Pkwy at Bearfield, One Westbound lane closed. Use caution, avoid area if possible.

Columbia Police is seeking your assistance in identifying these two subjects involved in a burglary investigation of a business in the 500 block of E. Nifong between Sept. 5 and Sept. 6. They are also suspects of burglaries in Mexico Mo. (Case 20-02579) and Centralia (Case 20-000562). If you recognize them please call 573-874-7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573-875-TIPS. CPD Case 2020-8306.

BCJC: Traffic congestion W Nifong Blvd at Forum Blvd due to a malfunctioning left turn light for EB traffic. Signal tech notified. Consider alternate route.

BCJC: Stalled vehicle E Stadium Blvd at S Providence Rd creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.

The Columbia Police Department is showing support this October as it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. #BreastCancerAwareness Learn more at https://www.cancer.org/