Columbus chief of police announces intention to step down in 2026
Chief Mathis made the announcement on the first episode of The Columbus Police Department’s new podcast, “Beyond the Badge.” ...
Is Columbus’ police chief leaving the department soon? He clarifies recent statement
Columbus Police Chief Stoney Mathis announced in the department’s first podcast he probably will step down as police chief in 2026. In a written statement emailed to media Wednesday, a few days after ...
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Columbus police officer fired for placing official body cam footage on YouTube channels
Columbus Police Officer Spencer Badger was placed on administrative leave by the Columbus Division of Police for allegedly taking body camera footage from the city's system without making a request.
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ATF Agent Sues Columbus Police Department, Accusing Officers of Excessive Force
An ATF agent has sued the Columbus Police Department and two of its officers who he says used ... The caller refused to answer the door and read Burk’s badge number to the dispatcher, who advised the ...