Phenix City Police Dept. addressing recent violent crime in the community Phenix City Police held a press conference today to address the recent uptick in violent crimes we’ve seen so far this year. Phenix City Police Dept. addressing recent violent crime in the community By James Giles | February 5, 2021 at 8:56 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 9:16 PM COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Phenix City police held a press conference Friday to address the recent uptick in violent crimes so far this year. Police and community leaders expressed concerns about more shootings and acts of violence, particularly among young people in the city. The Phenix City Police Department says it’s working overtime to stop a rash of violent crime that’s spilled into the new year.