Columbia's first-ever Office of Violence Prevention administrator hopeful the position can develop systemic change

Columbia's first-ever Office of Violence Prevention administrator hopeful the position can develop systemic change

Columbia’s city manager describes the city’s new Office of Violence Prevention administrator position as a groundbreaking step in efforts to reduce community violence. D’Markus Thomas-Brown begins his new job as Columbia’s first Office of Violence Prevention administrator on March 31 (2025 photo courtesy of Columbia spokeswoman Sydney Olsen) D’Markus Thomas-Brown begins his new job Monday morning. City manager De’Carlon Seewood says Thomas-Brown…