Non-uniformed employees at CPD seek to form union

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Non-uniformed employees at the Columbia Police Department are looking to form a union.

An item listed in the consent agenda of Monday’s City Council meeting shows that the Columbia Police Civilians Association is seeking to be recognized by the city.

Meeting documents say the group filed a petition for certification with the State Board of Mediation, which was approved last month.

Meeting documents show that positions eligible to be represented within the department include records clerks, administrative technicians, records custodians, custodians, equipment technicians, policy and research specialists, digital forensic specialists, civilian investigators, community service aides, property and evidence technicians, crime analysts, crime scene investigators, public information specialists and inventory technicians.

Several other employees throughout the city have representation through LiUNA 955, the Columbia Police Officers’ Association or the Columbia Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1055.

ABC 17 News has reached out to the union for comment.