COLUMBIA — The Columbia Police Officers Association is outraged at a ruling by the Citizens Police Review Board that an officer used excessive force. The association's statement says that the decision was based on an "evidentiary circus" and that it undermines the board's credibility.
UPDATE: CPOA outraged by review board decision
Chairwoman of review board surprised by "abrasive" response
Thursday, November 11, 2010 | 6:21 p.m. CST;
updated 10:01 p.m. CST, Thursday, November 11, 2010
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