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Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Sanders lost his job – and Fano – when he was accused of using excessive force against a man in a holding cell in September 2011.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  A judge set the trial date for Rob Sanders as September 26.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Fano was boarded with the city's canine handler after his handler, Rob Sanders, lost his position with the department.

Friday, August 10, 2012  A police officer caught on video pushing an inmate will now face a misdemeanor assault charge.

Friday, December 23, 2011  The City of Columbia settled a lawsuit on Friday over a claim of excessive use of force within the police department.

Monday, November 21, 2011  Supporters of a fired Columbia police officer have started a petition calling for Police Chief Ken Burton to resign or be fired.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Ken Baker's Attorney Ron Netemeyer plans to file a federal lawsuit against Rob Sanders for violations of civil rights sometime this week.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  A Columbia police officer fighting to get his job back now has more support.

Friday, September 23, 2011  18-year veteran Columbia police officer Rob Sanders lost his job Wednesday after surveillance video showed him pushing a man into a concrete wall.