Georgia Mayor Installs GPS on Police Chief’s Truck, Entire Force Resigns

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In a shocking turn of events, the mayor of a small Georgia town has sparked a crisis within its local law enforcement by secretly installing a GPS tracker on the police chief’s vehicle. The mayor, Timmons, claims he did this with his own money and with the property owner’s approval, stating that he believed there were issues with the chief’s work hours. However, the actions have led to an exodus of the entire police force, with the department’s full-time officers and most reserve officers resigning in protest.

Mass Resignations and Internal Censure

The resignations, which took effect on Wednesday, have left the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office to cover law enforcement duties in the town. The city council has since censured the mayor for not following proper channels and methods for raising his concerns, as required by the city charter. Council members emphasized that the mayor should have first brought the issues to them.

Mayor Confirms Actions, Officers Call for Investigation

Timmons confirmed his actions to a reporter, stating that he bought the tracker with his own money and installed a camera at a car wash pointed at City Hall, with the property owner’s approval. He also claimed his signature appears on the chief’s timesheets, reinforcing his belief that there were problems with the hours logged.

Officer Bunn, who resigned, said the tracker was placed without his knowledge or that of the council or city administrator, calling it a violation of his rights. The resignations were cited as a result of a lack of trust, concerns about the mayor’s judgment, and ethical issues. Captain Craig Walton specifically called for an independent investigation into the mayor’s conduct.

County Sheriff Steps In, Mayor Seeks New Hires

Lamar County Sheriff Brad White has stated that his deputies will continue to answer calls in Milner as they always have, but warned that if the police department is absent long-term, the city will have to contract for police services with the sheriff’s office. The mayor, meanwhile, says he is already receiving unsolicited resumes for police positions and for city manager.

Source: The Gateway Pundit

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Connor Davis