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Veteran Fulton Police chief to retire in December

October 29, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

The longtime Fulton police chief will retire in December, after more than 39 years of law enforcement in mid-Missouri. Steve Myers has served as Fulton’s chief for more than 19 years. He was named to the post in 2002 and implemented community policing, body cameras and enhanced officer training. Chief Myers successfully pushed years ago for …

Columbia mayoral candidate Seamon focusing on homelessness and community policing

October 28, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

A Columbia mayoral candidate wants to see the city build a permanent homeless shelter. Columbia school board member David Seamon, a former U-S Marine, spoke on “Wake Up Columbia.” “You drive down Providence and Nifong, Stadium and Broadway, you see two or three people standing on the side of the road with all of their …

(AUDIO): Columbia mayoral candidate David Seamon appears on “Wake Up Columbia”

October 27, 2021 By Brian Hauswirth

Columbia School Board member David Seamon has announced his candidacy for mayor. Mr. Seamon discussed his run on “Wake Up Columbia.” He wants to see a permanent homeless shelter, noting many homeless residents in the Columbia area are veterans. Mr. Seamon also wants to see more community policing, and expresses concerns with racial disparities in …