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Internal report says Columbia Police Dept. “not prepared” for May protests in downtown Columbia

The department released a 92-page review into how the department handled the protests and how they can improve for future situations

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Looking back on the protests that took place last May, the Columbia Police Department says it could have done a better job in preparing and training officers for what took place. The department released a 92-page report outlining what they could have done better and how to prepare for similar situations in the future. In the…