City of Columbia officials have met with University of Missouri President Mun Choi to discuss plans to address crime in downtown Columbia. In a letter Tuesday, Police Chief Jill Schlude said violent crime downtown is disproportionately higher than in the past. CPD launched a downtown enforcement initiative after the last shooting downtown in June. Thomas-Brown said the community should know that steps like increased patrols and community engagement events have already helped curb crime downtown. They've been downtown, they've been accessible when it comes to my office and the community."