Columbia Training hours for probationary police officers ordinance (§ 19-192.1)
Chapter 19: Personnel Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulations · Article VI. Employment Policies
A probationary police officer shall not be retained in the position of full-time police officer unless the officer successfully completes the minimum certification requirements under the State of Missouri Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Program within one (1) year of employment.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 19-192.1
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.