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Columbus police review board sustains badge violation at Whitehall polling site

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The Columbus Civilian Police Review Board voted unanimously Oct. 7 to sustain a policy violation against an off-duty officer who displayed a badge at a Whitehall polling location. Investigators found no evidence of canvassing intent, but departmental rules require badges to remain concealed.

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  1. Civilian Police Review Board Meeting #63.

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    • The decision during the board's Meeting #63 adopted recommendations from its Committee 1, which reviewed Department of the Inspector General case 2026-0613 during a Sept. 25, 2026 meeting held via WebEx.

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      Civilian Police Review Board Meeting #63.

  2. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Columbus-ohio-city-hall.jpg

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  3. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Whitehall,_Ohio

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  4. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Whitehall_Municipal_Building_Decorated_for_Christmas_2.jpg

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