Columbus Police Department discuss latest updates, employment opportunities

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Police are looking forward.  The Police Department hosted a roundtable Thursday to share updates and talk about the future.

The discussion was led by Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton.

Chief Shelton talked about the lack of contracts between the department and the officers.  Signing law enforcement personnel to a contract would allow continuity, stability.  It would also prevent departments like his from training officers and then losing them to another agency.

There are jobs available with the Columbus Police Department.  The Chief says there are currently 15 entry-level openings.

Social media and rumors was also addressed. Shelton says not everything you see and read on social media is accurate when it comes to local crimes.

“When we see something on Facebook, that doesn’t look right. We go. And we fix it. And we put it out. So what I’m telling you is the most credible information you going to get is from the city website or the official Columbus Facebook page. Or our Twitter account.”

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