Columbia Residents Split on Increased Police Presence Downtown
Following the September shooting that killed Stephens College student Aiyanna Williams, the City of Columbia increased its police presence downtown.
The increased police presence is part of a broader effort to improve safety in the area, which also includes the creation of a student advisory council announced by Mayor Barbara Buffaloe and the implementation of rideshare drop-off locations to streamline weekend traffic.
- Increased police presence downtown
- Creation of a student advisory council
- Rideshare drop-off locations to improve traffic safety
Despite the increased police presence, some observers noted that there seemed to be fewer patrols than during the initial rollout, with more foot patrols and Boone County Sheriffs present starting around 1 a.m.
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Author's summary: Columbia residents have mixed views on increased police downtown.