Civil service commission upholds Adams’ termination
The Columbus Civil Service Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to uphold the termination of a former Columbus Police Department investigator who drove to Moorhead in a city vehicle while on duty to apply for a job.
Civil Service Commission denies officer’s appeal
The Columbus Civil Service Commission Thursday unanimously upheld the suspension of a Columbus Police Department patrol officer for violating the city’s social media policies.
Our View: Civil Service should change guidelines
The Columbus Police Department has its hands full trying to police a city of near 24,000 with 68 officers. When you also consider that most of the force has five years of experience or less and nine veteran supervising officers who can retire at any moment, the situation is more critical.
Columbus officers say they can fill upper ranks
The Columbus Civil Service Commission tabled action Thursday on proposed changes to allow lateral hiring after police officers assured them they have the education and experience to fill the department’s upper ranks.