KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 15th & 16th, 2025. Matt Stephens, Deputy Chief of the Columbia Police Department, joins us this week for an update on CPD.  We talk about the policies and practices being discussed since an incident on Homecoming weekend caused the spotlight to be shone on violent crime in downtown Columbia.  There have been many discussions and some changes have been made.  CPD has continued plans for weekend nights in downtown that were actually put in place as early as June.  Changes have evolved including partnerships with the Boone County Sheriffs Department, University of Missouri Police Department and the Missouri Highway Patrol.  We talk about building the numbers of officers on staff and getting them trained and through the process to the streets. 

KFRU Business Spotlight -- November 15th &amp; 16th, 2025. Matt Stephens, Deputy Chief of the Columbia Police Department, joins us this week for an update on CPD.&nbsp; We talk about the policies and practices being discussed since an incident on Homecoming weekend caused the spotlight to be shone on violent crime in downtown Columbia.&nbsp; There have been many discussions and some changes have been made.&nbsp; CPD has continued plans for weekend nights in downtown that were actually put in place as early as June.&nbsp; Changes have evolved including partnerships with the Boone County Sheriffs Department, University of Missouri Police Department and the Missouri Highway Patrol.&nbsp; We talk about building the numbers of officers on staff and getting them trained and through the process to the streets.&nbsp;

Join Mark Mills each Sunday as we visit with business leaders across Missouri. We'll take a deep dive into the news and issues that are impacting Mid-Missouri's business community.  Listen live on KFRU every Sunday morning at 8 am.

Join Mark Mills each Sunday as we visit with business leaders across Missouri. We'll take a deep dive into the news and issues that are impacting Mid-Missouri's business community.  Listen live on KFRU every Sunday morning at 8 am.

KFRU Business Spotlight

Mark Mills speaks with local business leaders and keeps you connected to Columbia's vibrant business community.

Mark Mills speaks with local business leaders and keeps you connected to Columbia's vibrant business community.