CPD joining the White House-led Police Data Initiative

The Columbia Police Department has announced their participation in the Police Data Initiative (PDI) led by the White House, according to an official news release on Thursday.

The CPD says that this will help increase transparency, accountability and building trust with Columbia citizens.

“We’re very excited to join this initiative. Our focus as a department has and will continue to be serving our community fairly and effectively. Having open data sets will only increase transparency and foster healthy, trusting relationships with our citizens,” says Chief Burton.

The news release also states that the CPD is one of 129 jurisdictions nationwide to join PDI, and the second department in Missouri behind the City of St. Louis Police Department.