Thank you to everyone who attended our Ward 5 Let's Talk Local event with Don Waterman and Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude! In this video, we recap the key discussions from the event, including: Ongoing recruitment and retention efforts at Columbia Police Department (CPD) The new Police Academy and how it will help strengthen community interactions Addressing pressing issues like retail theft through enhanced staffing at CPD We’re also thankful for the valuable community feedback on major projects impacting Ward 5. Your input is vital in shaping our neighborhood's future! 🚨 Note: We’ll be taking a short break due to upcoming city events, but stay tuned for more updates—we’ll see you in May! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on Ward 5 and Columbia public safety. #Ward5 #LetsTalkLocal #ColumbiaMO #PublicSafety #CPD #PoliceAcademy #CommunityEngagement #RetailTheft #CommunityFeedback #ColumbiaUpdates