Commission rules in favor of CPD sergeant
The Columbus Civil Service Commission ruled in favor of a police sergeant who claimed she had been unjustly passed up for a promotion to lieutenant Wednesday.
Commission changes CPD resident requirements
New hires at the Columbus Police Department will now have a year to establish residency in Lowndes County.
Commission denies Facebook ‘Like’ appeal
In a unanimous vote, the Columbus Civil Service Commission voted to uphold the suspension of a Columbus Police Officer who was reprimanded for “liking” a post on Facebook. The commissioners voted 3-0 that chief of police Selvain McQueen, mayor Robert Smith and the city council voted to suspend officer Lance Luckey on good faith and therefore denied his appeal.
McQueen: No promotions at this time
Columbus Police Chief Selvain McQueen announced Saturday that he has decided not to promote any of the department’s 69 officers at this time.
Columbus Civil Service Commission approves police hiring policy
A controversial policy change which has pitted Columbus Police Chief Selvain McQueen against officers within the police department was approved by the Civil Service Commission 2-1 Thursday following a meeting in executive session.
Debate continues over police hirings, promotions
Ongoing discussions about lateral promotions and new hires at the Columbus Police Department will continue tonight in a Civil Service Commission meeting at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
Police push for internal promotions
An ongoing debate within the Columbus Police Department continued Tuesday during the meeting of the mayor and City Council. Police Chief Selvain McQueen appeared before the board seeking approval for updated policies regarding lateral hiring and departmental promotions.