LAKE OF THE OZARKS — Columbia Police Chief Ken Burton wants to change the culture of his department to make it more friendly to the public, he told the City Council on Friday morning during its annual retreat here at the Country Club Hotel. He said he also wants to add 20 people to the force at a time when city budget-makers are looking for ways to cut.
Burton wants to change culture of police force
Chief tells council at retreat that he needs more officers
Friday, June 4, 2010 | 5:37 p.m. CDT;
updated 11:25 p.m. CDT, Friday, June 4, 2010
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