Police Polls - SquareOffs

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

Asked by ABC 17 News

11/30/2023

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

New chief Jill Schlude is a longtime member of the department, including years in its upper ranks.

New chief Jill Schlude is a longtime member of the department, including years in its upper ranks. Show Less

1 Comment

Don A Reed

When the Army needs a new general they don't interview outside the Army. Great choice city council.

Fat Guy Outdoors

That made zero sense, the Army is worldwide they bring someone in from another command. So they get fresh ideas, break complacency and to energize the command. Things must have changed a lot since you was in. I spent 22 years in the Army and never seen it

31%

No

She's the second straight chief to be promoted from within.

She's the second straight chief to be promoted from within. Show Less

2 Comments

Terrence Goehringer

we have a huge problem with crime and shootings in columbia. i think the new police chief is part of the problem and does not bring any new ideas or expertise to the dept.

Nathan Butler

When racially disparate stops continue to go up, it's time to shake up leadership as doing more of the same just guarantees more racist practices.

Are you in favor of any of the Columbia police chief candidates?

Asked by ABC 17 News

164 Votes

Are you in favor of any of the Columbia police chief candidates?

48%

Yes Yes

52%

No No

48%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

52%

No

3 Comments

Brandie Holden

You're talking about a city council that spend $20k on a leadership retreat that only lasted a few days. You're also talking about a city council that allocated $2.17M in ARPA funds to "crimefighting" but are giving $0 to the PD....they're going to hire a terrible liberal chief that will ruin the PD

Max DeYoung

Why is only one of the people from this area? Are locals not good enough for Columbia?

Do you think law enforcement should use drones?

Asked by KTVZ

440 Votes

Do you think law enforcement should use drones?

79%

Yes Yes

21%

No No

79%

Yes

4 Comments

Richard Hanson

It is an eye in the sky and is stealthy. Saves officer lives by tracking/locating possible problem situations which allows planning proper solutions for flight request. Also can.suppott search and rescue operations, fire response planning and fire fighter safety, etc. etc..Locate fugitives, and more

Lynn Huntley

They need all the help they can get with the rising crime. If you aren't doing anything wrong, why object?

Latterdaysaint

Yes an no ,it's invading people privacy but can catch criminals

Lynn Huntley

Again, if you aren't doing something wrong, why object? If it keeps us safe, it is a plus.

Stang1960

I back the Blue... If they need it give it to them. If they abuse it punish the individual not the entire force.

Stang1960

Its funny how all the No votes have no comment. Like most liberals its about their feelings not facts.

21%

No

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

Police SquareOffs

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69% Yes WINNER

31% No

69% Yes

31% No

Are you in favor of any of the Columbia police chief candidates?

48% Yes Yes

52% No No

48% Yes

52% No

Do you think law enforcement should use drones?

79% Yes Yes

21% No No

79% Yes

21% No

About Police

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

48%

Yes Yes

52%

No No

48%

Yes

52%

No

79%

Yes Yes

21%

No No

79%

Yes

21%

No