SC police chief suspended without pay over "hit job" assessment, sues his boss and city council
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- A police chief is suing his boss and city council after the city administrator suspended him for a week without pay after an outside assessor issued a report on the police departmenmt. The chief called assessment a "hit job" his boss planned to use to get him fired.
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This is the same city council that doesn't know what happened to Fed Covid money.
I smell a rat.
Lots of rats since 2020 all over the country
Same administrator also
I really hope this police chief gets justice
Ditto, but when the TYRANTS gets there teeth into you it's hard. Take care from IRELAND 🇮🇪 ❤️.
Oh man, it's almost like this police officer is finally experiencing what it's like to be a regular person
Amen❤
Run for sheriff in Rabun County (GA), I hear there’s an opening
Refusing to violate citizen rights instead of blinding following orders of the city? A cop doing this? Of course he got fired! We need more citizen checks and balances on our government by the citizens
Even though he saved the city from civil litigation
There seems to be a lot of boucing the story from one person to another, with no one seeming to know anything that's going on. I've never seen people shake in their boots so before in my life! Get 'em Jody!
There is footage of him unlawfully detaining folks at a checkpoint in this video. He has zero care for the rights of the people he serves.
@@theturkish180 well..... he didn't really save the city from civil litigation, because he's suing them now, and rightfully so might I add.
Lawfare
Looks like the city counsel is corrupt and the Chief won’t tolerate it. Kicking out the public from a public meeting, that’s unlawful in most states.
Every person in the city administration that was asked for a comment and refused should be voted out next election.
That administrator is clearly corrupt. The chief investigated a judge’s relative dropped DUI charge and refused to indulge in cronyism. The mayor and council are running from accountability
Thank you Jody for being one of the few, like this police Chief, who has honor, morals and values. That has been lost in public life for a very long time.
A chief that won't play the game with corrupt politicians, judges , and prosecutors. So surprising coming from South Carolina.
There is good people out there in law enforcement like this Chief are rare ones are in a position of authority.
Yes there are good people in law enforcement but.
I speak as some one who lives in SC in this state it is truly rare to find a public servant who will do what is truly morally right Even in the particular county I live in We have... ... ...
1. Corrupt judges (who will let those on their death beds be thrown from there homes on another's word)
2. Corrupt cops who (will know) from past encounters when a subject is lying and because of either who they personally know or are related to the cops run like cowards
3. Corrupt hiring standards (let me explain) I tried to get a law enforcement officer's job here in SC and I think one of the people who worked in the front lobby of the PD either was aware of who I was or my family ties so I didn't have any chance of getting hired and I applied almost 18 times
4. No oversight of how our police agencies are being both ran and how the standards are (if at all) being applied and or maintained
In short any government officials here is SC really hate it when they're actions are brought into question on any level and ALL OF THE POLITICIANS hate not being able to abuse there authority against any other officials they see as both competitors and outright threats to there continued re elections. 6:11
Never should a government council be allowed to convene behind closed doors.
Furthermore they should be video/audio recorded and available to the general public for view at any time. Anything less is not transparency.
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When a person is King of a town about the size of the date on a dime, he/she can do as they dern well please. It's the old tale of the Big Fish in a small pond.
We finally have a cop doing the right thing, and this is what happens. Pathetic.
YEah the boss doesn't like when you investigate them....
This is the exact type of chief needed in every town across America. The citizens of this town should stand up to that corrupt city council and demand their resignations
I’m sure he’s abused many citizens in his career.
For what I'm seeing the chief is holding himself to a higher standard and honoring his oath of service to the letter of Law and being transparent about it.
I want to say great reporting. I hope that is what this is because this crime needs to be told to the public. The voters need to know. Thanks for posting
I transplanted away from SC for lots reasons, but the corruption of small town government was one of many. How can you trust the law of the land when all the city employees are related and looking out for each other?
It's like that everywhere in the world. People are dumb and will do anything to prove it
Sounds like Utah. Everybody in public service is seemingly related.
Government wonders why policing has such a bad reputation? This is why there are no good officers in policing. If you’re willing to be transparent and accountable to the people they will punish or get rid of you. Thank you Jody Barr.
The government doest wonder about that, they are the ones doing it. Do you know government means? Ridiculous this comment has any upvotes. It just shows how naive the public is.
NO POLICE encounter ever benefits the taxpayer!
Taxpayers, families, spouses, teachers, and school children despise the police more than War, Hitler, Satan, and Sin..!
CITIZENS DEMAND A PUBLIC NATIONAL REGISTRY OF CORRUPT FIRED HEROES!
- USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)
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wow someone’s opinion sure has triggered some of you. 😅😅😅😅
@@loyceholland6201 and ours triggered you. Your point?
Jody is the best, Barr none.
I see what ya did😂😂. Jody’s the man. BEST EVER!!
Jody is the Gold Standard when it comes to unbiased journalism!!
Jodi Barr is what real journalists should inspire to be
OK…yeah, I’ll give you credit, that’s a phenomenal comment
New administrator needs to be investigated completely.
Corruption at local levels, across the country, is out of control.
A police officer of 23 years who has no complaints is amazing. I wish he was the Chief of Police in my town. I hope the good people take a stand and get rid of these officials who show every sign of being corrupt.
Wow, this is horrible. He is everything a Cheif should be honest, fair, and obeying the law. I hope he wins his case.
Any payouts need to come from the council and the administrator personally. They tried to do a hit job on the police chief and are getting exposed. The citizens shouldn't have to pay for their vendetta.
Whenever a cop violates civil rights, unlawfully arrests someone, excessive force, and is sued. Guess what!!! The tax payer pays for it! Instead of the corrupt officer or officers!
The citizens should be at the meetings demanding answers and election day vote everyone out
The citizens got what they voted for. I don’t have any problems for them paying for the behavior of their employees, just like any employer. You don’t want to be responsible for the costs, don’t vote for idiots. Don’t hire unqualified people. Don’t hire vindictive assholes. You get what you vote for.
Citizens should pay for professional chiefs of the police who hold their officers accountable not for mafia boss.
So, cops should pay for their own misconduct lawsuits, as well aka goose/gander?
Every now and then we witness a good cop and we also witness what the system does to them.
Apparently he's the unicorn we all want, a decent cop. City manager can't let that slide
Shout out to the chief
It's CRAZY
Maybe the chief needs to run for mayor in the next election. He truly sounds like a man of good character, morals, and integrity.
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They have a chief that knows the constitution and is willing to uphold it unlike the mayor. This is absolutely disgusting. If he had just licked the mayor’s boots, he wouldn’t have any worries. I’m sure he could have been a complete thug to citizens and the mayor and council would have had his back.
There is footage of him unlawfully detaining folks at a checkpoint in this video. He has zero care for the rights of the people he serves.
He’s a crooked cop just like the rest of them
@@robertredbeard1855please… doing his job. Speaking kindly …You’re digging deep… lol
@@Taffy044 Doesn't matter how soft he speaks. I am dead on target. Didn't even have to dig. It is not his job to hinder the free travel of his employers, without probable cause of a crime, to make revenue.
How does it feel to be 100% incorrect?
You’re preaching to the wrong choir…. Trust me!!!
The fact that they can't come out publicly and state why and all those redactions... How can one not assume corruption? Totally disgraceful.. 🤮
City administrator got butt hurt then acted like a toddler
Did he follow the constitution and his subordinates felt he was limiting their bullying?
It looks that way. This is why there are so few decent cops - the blue line us-vs-them system forces them out.
Time for the State Attorney to come in clean out the administration
Sounds like that town needs to CLEAN HOUSE and START OVER. Mayor, council members, all of em
Excellent work, Mr. Barr. As always. Thank you.
I don’t even live in SC but, definitely love watching some Jody Barr investigative reporting. Great reporter.
The facial expression on the mayor shows that he knows he messed up. Shame on these people for defaming this honest chief, God bless and protect him
Jody , why is it that local tv station reporters do not look into local political corruption n nepotism in a local level?? We all know it’s there but local news always shy on reporting !
This is a state and local news agency from my understanding
@@lpattenaude1716 thanks for ur Brilliant observation
Sounds like the manager has a black law enforcement officer friend he wants in that position. Also looks like racism to me.
Nah. It's not that involved. They just want a Chief who will do as he's told without regard to actual law.
@@woodsrdrit’s clearly racism.
I’d like to shake this police chief’s hand and tell him good job for standing up for what’s right!
This is outrageous. Seems when civil servants are bad and commit corruption they're praised for it and hardly disciplined for their actions. And this poor civil servant who is one of the few good officers we have is getting railroaded for doing thing by the books. Seems like they should be investigating the judge his family member the arresting officer and the board
It was a hit jib because he didnt do what they wanted and instead upheld constitution rights for the public
Scummy 'Administrator' should be the one suspended.
When Mr. Jodi Barr comes a knocking, you better have your ducks in a row and not fumble the ball as the elected Mayor did. Sir, you sound like a bafoon and you are clearly being led around by your nose by your city administrator. This looks like Chief is not playing ball and is being penalized for it.
Ppl of that community BAND TOGETHER and vote out your corrupt administrators
#Simple 🎅
Wanting the fruits is why they have those positions. Wonder if they are corrupt or just want to flex their authority? When people get these positions they get the mindset of knowing things which turns to all-knowing. Leading to they know what is better for the city than others. They feel like the local government should blindly allow them to do what they want.
Absolute corruption in this town! Disgusting This sheriff should be in charge of everyone
Did you see that former mayor?
What a complete joke!🤦🏼♂️
Small town corruption!! Stay on em, Jodi!!
Corruption City!!!!
You know how difficult is to find a decent cop let alone a great one????!!!!!! AND THEY WANT TO GET RID OF HIM !!!!!!! . This corrupted S.O.B'S. Jesus christ it makes my blood boil.
Chief you are a class act in my book. Thank you for standing up your values. 🙏
Jody Barr 👍💪
Love watching these stories all the way from Toronto 🇨🇦
So he respected the citizens constitutional right to be in the public meeting and so therefore the council wants to get rid of him? So you’re telling me there’s an actual police chief who actually honors his oath to the Constitution?
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This sounds like the city was breaking the Sunshine Law and this chief did not go along with it.
This is what happens when you work for criminals, you become a criminal or you are fired.
yes, it's pure racism.
Keep up the great work!
This administrator is breaking the law period! Look at the state constitution, they are violating the fundamental law, the supreme, highest law in the state is the state constitution!! They both swore an oath to obey, uphold, honor that constitution!!
Correction plain and simple corruption. How can that city administrator on one side claim that the chief is unworthy but at the same time have wanted him to give a letter of support for his fraternity brother to be chief of police of some of the city. A man that was described as I’m qualified for the job?
That city is crooked!
He will win the lawsuit. The got no cause. 2.9 my toucas. What a joke these politicians are. Too bad the settlement won't come out of their pockets. This interview helps the chief exponentially,
Bravo to the journalists and news for exposing this. So improper for those judges to try and intervene on their relative’s DUI charge
Sounds about right for petty city councils that think of themselves as kings.
Imagine this ,,,,,, a police chief not this chief lies and manufactures lies and false charges on an innocent person and sends that person to jail for 20 years
Come on back to Texas brother. We miss ya!!
I would because that's sum bull crap ‼️
Good job Jody, Good honest reporting which doesn’t happen much anymore! Remember, all politics are local!
Politics in government agencies is alive and well. This is why WE don’t have good police officers and police departments.
Kudos, one of the last real journalists.
Wow one of the few police departments that has few youtube videos about the police and he is under attack
We need to call city hall and tell them to keep this man
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Best wishes to the Chief in seeking justice and clearing his name amidst all this local corruption.
Rare in this age that a police officer wants full transparency!
This is people who think all powers belong to them!
In a hierarchy 💩ALWAYS runs downhill! 💩🤡🐍🦤❄️🚽⚖️💸🪦🇺🇸🍿❤️👏🏻🙏🏻
They want a black chief! The black City officials want a black chief! Sue the hell out of them!
They want a corrupt cop
@@johnsitumbeko732 i agree with that too!
That's what happens when you put blacks in charge
It's true It's happening everywhere
100%
Investigate the administrator and mayor.
A good cop is so very rare but a non corrupt government or city council is impossible to find anywhere in America.
This is why it’s so hard to find a good cop .
I know when you’re on the job Jody Barr, you won’t stop until the real details finally come out.
No transparency and accountability in that city.
why do you think law enforcement is full of bad cops ?
because they get rid of cops who aren't " team players ".
They total retaliated towards him for talking to a reporter. This is the type of government behavior shouldn’t be allowed the hide everything from the public view.
Keep up the great work Jody.
I hope he gets justice he deserve.
FBI should check this out for the chief to clean up allegations
Isn’t this the guy who got blamed for fucking up investigations he never saw by that terrible Sheriff?
He is the sherriff should arrest the council.
Look much closer at the city administration.
I can’t believe I’m watching quality journalism! I hope the city writes a him a huge check
I'm a Big Fan Jodi ❤ You always do amazing work!
Thank you Jody - EVERY human that serves with this man - should walk out!!
Is this the same town that lost 24 million dollars??? Wow Mayor is this all you have to say ? Tuck that tail !
They won't go to court. If they do, everything comes out in the wash and they don't want that.
One of the few actually decent police cheifs and this is what happens....then they wonder why there is so much corruption. The ones who try to do right get punished
insane. do these residents know how lucky they are to have this guy as chief?
Imagine that a bunch of good old boys involved in corruption? How many times have you seen somebody in power get pissed off or angered because somebody doesn't want to do them a favor??? Looks to me like this mayor and his little circle have been in office way too long. Please keep us posted on anything that you find or don't find, thanks for reporting on this matter
They are treating him like a regular citizen and he is not liking it. Now he knows what the rest of us in this town have had to put up
So he was punished without evidence, even "framed." Turn-about is fair play, officer.
Democrat run council would be my guess.
Yea and the blacks are running it
It's small town politics and corruption. Every small town is like this. Local elitists control pretty much everything that goes on there.
How was his reputation before this happened?
Flawless for over 20 years … not one complaint
My local news needs a Jody Barr.
Great job, keep up the pressure
CHIEF, quit before they can bring accusations against you, pack up and leave, get a job where you will be appreciated. Honest cops are valued everywhere, except Bennettsville. The truth will come out, it may just take forever. Sorry for your situation. Support from the Myrtle Beach area, Chief.
So the sheriff got to feel the results when the government abused their power.
Yup so it’s just easier to arrest people for not wearing masks on behalf of their mayors.
He should run for office, this is normal, unfortunately, small town politics and it can only change with fresh blood in politics.