Keith Ferrell

Columbus Police Union Files Grievance, Seeks Extension For Adam Coy Arbitration

By • 9 hours ago
Keith Ferrell, president of the union representing Columbus police officers, discusses the union's intent to wait on additional facts before deciding whether to challenge the firing of officer Adam Coy, on Jan. 11, 2021.
Andrew Welsh-Huggins / Associated Press

The leaders of Columbus’ police union are asking for an extension in seeking arbitration for Adam Coy, the former officer who was fired after killing Andre Hill.  

Issue 2: Columbus Voters Get Say On Civilian Police Review Board

By • Oct 8, 2020
A Columbus Police officer aims a pepper spray cannister at a protester's face on May 30, 2020.
Katie Forbes / Kforbesphotography

The killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd in May sparked protests across the nation. Since his death, there’s been a stream of Columbus demonstrations demanding police reform. 

Racism Within Columbus Police: Black Officers Say Union And City Don't Protect Them

By Paige Pfleger • Sep 9, 2020
Paige Pfleger / WOSU

This is part two of a two-part series about race inside Columbus Division of Police. Read part one here. 

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include comments from Columbus Public Safety Director Ned Pettus, who oversees the Columbus Division of Police. He was interviewed prior to publication, but his comments were erroneously not included in the original story.