Public commenter alleges attempted attack and federal suit; CPRB votes to enter closed session under Missouri statutes

A public commenter at the Citizens Police Review Board meeting said he has an ongoing federal lawsuit against the Columbia Police Department and the City of Columbia alleging an attempted attack and described difficulties obtaining records through state law. The board later voted to meet in closed session under Missouri law to discuss records protected from disclosure.

The commenter, who did not give a name on the record, told the board he had "no other choice" but to sue the city and the police department and that the case is "in federal court and ongoing." He said he had obtained records through the Missouri Sunshine Law and claimed the Boone County circuit clerk submitted 250 pages of evidence to the department; he described the matter as an attempt on his life and said he is pursuing litigation.

Board Chair Doug Hunt acknowledged receipt of the documents and said the board had copies. The board then moved later in the meeting to go into closed session "to discuss records which are protected from disclosure by law pursuant to sections 610.021(14) and 590.502 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri." The board took a roll‑call voice vote and the meeting record shows the motion carried; the meeting then moved into closed session.

No formal action or determination about the public comment item was recorded in open session. The board did not announce further public steps related to the comment while in open session.