City leaders respond to recommendations for improving Columbus protest response Their findings detail a lack of coordination between the city leaders and inconsistent communication between the Columbus Division of Police. Author: Emily Oliver Updated: 7:18 PM EDT April 26, 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The authors of an investigative report detailed steps to improve how the City of Columbus and police respond to protests on Monday, citing a lack of communication during demonstrations last summer in response to the death of George Floyd. Former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio Carter Stewart and The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs were chosen to lead the investigation into how the city and Columbus Division of Police managed protests spanning from May to July.