Video: Former Columbus Police Chief Honored for Community Policing Legacy

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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) -A former Columbus police chief was honored tonight. Columbus citizens gathered at the Townsend Park Community Center to honor former police chief Pete Bowen and his approach to the National Night Out initiative.

Bowen was presented a plaque which highlighted his efforts to curb crime and encourage citizen-to-police cooperation. Volunteers in the Columbus Night Out mission were also presented letters signed by Bowen, commending them for their service to the community.