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1 week ago

POST Commission approves training waivers, accepts late submissions to keep agencies in compliance At its March 20 meeting the POST Commission approved dozens of in‑service waivers and accepted late training and lesson-plan submissions for multiple small and medium police agencies, saying the actions keep officers and departments compliant while documentation is corrected.

The POST Commission has approved crucial training waivers to ensure police departments stay compliant, sparking a vital conversation on accountability and procedural integrity in law enforcement.

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1 month ago

Committee backs bill letting state police get retirement credit for temporary disability without member cost The Council on Pensions voted to give a positive recommendation to HB 1906 / SB 2017, which would allow certain state police officers to establish retirement credit for up to one year of temporary disability without paying the hybrid-plan 5% employee contribution plus interest; committee members pressed for clarity on which officers are covered.

Tennessee's new bill could allow state police officers to gain retirement credit for temporary disabilities—without any out-of-pocket costs!

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2 months ago

POST advances rule package covering certification, training and waivers, opens seven-day public comment POST presented and moved forward a multi-chapter rulemaking package that would change how out-of-state officers are evaluated, add annual DUI in‑service training, alter paperwork deadlines and clarify reserve/part‑time classifications; the commission kept the public comment period open for seven days.

The Tennessee POST Commission is shaking up the rules for police certification and training, introducing a point-based model that could change the game for out-of-state officers!

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3 months ago

Commission takes no action in Theresa Perez case after agency declines to participate The commission voted to take no action on the Theresa Perez matter after the Metro Nashville Police Department declined to appear and the respondent’s counsel said criminal and civil-service processes were pending; commissioners debated suspension versus waiting for evidence before voting no action.

The Tennessee Federal Commission decided to take no action in the controversial Theresa Perez case, raising questions about accountability as the Metro Nashville Police Department opts out of participation.

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5 months ago

Staff explains proposed extension of police body-camera lease; city could lock $49/month rate for five years Shelbyville staff explained Nov. 6 an offer from a vendor to extend the city's body-worn-camera lease at $49 per device per month for five years if committed by Dec. 1; the renewal price would rise to $69/month if the city does not commit. Staff said the system stores roughly 259,000 videos and the city pays about $95,000 annually for camera leases

Shelbyville could save big on police body cameras by locking in a $49/month rate for five more years—will they take the plunge before the price jumps to $69?

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5 months ago

City approves emergency contract for data recovery after loss of police video; contractor recovered ~60 TB City council retroactively approved a $100,150 emergency contract with File Savers Data Recovery after staff and state/federal partners helped recover roughly 60 terabytes of police video evidence; staff said recovered material covered thousands of cases including over 2,000 active matters.

Oak Ridge City Council just approved a $100,150 emergency contract to recover 60 terabytes of crucial police video evidence after a major data-access crisis.

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7 months ago

Commissioner Lane questions due diligence in La Verne police candidate investigation Commissioner Lane seeks clarification on reporting obligations during police candidate investigation.

Tennessee's POST Commission is tackling the tough questions of integrity and accountability in police candidate evaluations—will officers be held responsible for reporting misconduct?

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7 months ago

La Verne Police Department faces scrutiny over McGowan's misconduct and decertification hearing McGowan's alleged workplace violence and inappropriate conduct lead to his termination and decertification request.

Shocking revelations from a Tennessee hearing expose a disturbing pattern of misconduct among La Verne police officers, including explicit messages and workplace violence.

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7 months ago

Investigator McGowan Defends Conduct Amid Allegations in La Verne Police Department Inquiry McGowan asserts his honesty during investigation despite allegations of uncooperativeness.

Tensions rise as Investigator McGowan defends his integrity against serious allegations in the La Verne Police Department inquiry—will the truth come to light?

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7 months ago

Police Officer Testifies About Chief's Secret Phone and Possible Corruption Officer discusses chief's secret communications and allegations of corruption within the department.

A police officer's shocking testimony about a secret phone used for covert communications raises alarming questions about corruption within Tennessee's law enforcement.

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7 months ago

Deputy Chief Confirms Multiple Grounds for Termination of Officer Henry McGowan Deputy Chief cites harassment and workplace violence as reasons for McGowan's 2023 termination.

The Tennessee POST Commission hears shocking details about La Verne Officer Henry McGowan's termination due to serious allegations of workplace violence and harassment.

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7 months ago

Mister McGowan testifies on La Verne police hiring practices before commission Mister McGowan discusses concerns over police hiring and promotion practices in La Verne

Tensions rose at the Tennessee POST Commission hearing as shocking allegations of harassment within La Verne's police department were laid bare.

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7 months ago

Police Officer Testifies on Chief's Misconduct and Documentation Issues Officer reveals evidence and procedural failures related to chief's investigation during testimony.

Shocking allegations of misconduct within Tennessee's police department reveal troubling hiring practices and ethical breaches at the highest levels.

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7 months ago

La Verne HR Director Explains Investigation Into Alleged Officer Misconduct Andrew Batten details investigation prompted by Mayor's concerns about police conduct.

Tensions rise as the Tennessee POST Commission hears explosive testimony on police misconduct in La Verne—what shocking details will emerge?

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7 months ago

La Verne Police Sergeant McGowan Terminated For Disciplinary Violations Including Harassment McGowan violated departmental policies involving inappropriate photos and harassment, leading to termination.

The La Verne Police Department is under fire as shocking allegations of harassment and misconduct unfold, revealing a toxic culture that could change law enforcement in Tennessee forever.

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7 months ago

Evidence Presented in Wyvern Police Department Harassment Investigation Internal inquiry reveals explicit texts and inappropriate behavior involving officers and candidate.

Shocking revelations from a Tennessee police hearing expose graphic text exchanges and potential harassment between officers and a job candidate.

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7 months ago

Officer Testifies on Hiring Practices and Conduct Allegations Against Jarvis Campbell Officer raises concerns about promotions and evaluation standards within La Verne Police Department.

Shocking allegations surface at the TN POST Commission hearing as a police officer exposes disturbing hiring practices and misconduct within the La Vergne Police Department.

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7 months ago

Officer Brownell Appeals for Post Certification After Controversial Incident Officer Brownell seeks post certification reinstatement following a troubling investigation situation.

Tennessee police officer appeals for his certification, questioning the truth behind the misconduct allegations that could change his life forever.

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7 months ago

Investigation Reveals Allegations Against Sergeant McGowan for Workplace Misconduct Investigators probe Sergeant McGowan for inappropriate conduct and workplace violence allegations.

Serious allegations of workplace misconduct are rocking the Tennessee police department, with claims that Sergeant McGowan engaged in inappropriate behavior and potential violence.

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9 months ago

Police department approves new radios and applies for $75K school resource officer grant City council supports police department's radio upgrades and school resource officer funding application.

Tullahoma's city leaders just approved a $31K upgrade for police radios and a $75K grant to ensure safety in schools—big steps for community protection!

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11 months ago

Saint Joseph Police Department hires new chief to address staffing challenges Saint Joseph Police Department announces hiring of new chief amid staffing and compliance issues.

Tennessee's small police departments are facing unprecedented challenges, from high turnover rates to compliance issues, prompting urgent calls for better support and legislative action.

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