Mayor Issues Statement Regarding WPD Suspensions

Winder Mayor David Maynard has issued a statement regarding the suspensions of three top-ranking Winder police officers. 

“I have been informed of some alleged irregularities in the way a test was administered within the police department.  I take these allegations very seriously and have instructed the City Attorney to procure the services of David Archer, to conduct an investigation.  During this investigation I have placed Chief Dennis Dorsey, Major Jim Fullington and Lieutenant Frank Farr on administrative leave with pay.  Lieutenant Rob Curott is acting as Chief for the time being.  None of the allegations made to me were of a criminal nature,” Maynard said in the statement released on Nov. 5.

According to Winder Police Department public information officer Chris Cooper, "At this time, this is being handled as an internal matter regarding personnel and there will no further statements issued until the investigation has been concluded."

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