Top Officials Resign From Winder Police Department

After a day of meeting with City of Winder officials, two top officers with the Winder Police Department have resigned.

Winder Mayor David Maynard issued the following statement:

“On November 4th I met with Special Counsel David Archer and asked him to investigate allegations of improper testing procedures during a recent physical agility test at the Police Department and the response of senior officers to those allegations. This matter was of the utmost concern to me because it goes to the heart of the high standard of honesty, integrity and leadership the City expects from its Police employees and officers.

"The investigation of the Special Counsel has revealed that indeed improper testing procedures occurred and there was an insufficient response by senior command. While these acts and omissions do not rise to the level of criminal conduct, they are unacceptable.   Therefore Chief Dennis Dorsey and Lieutenant Frank Farr have resigned.  Sargent Randel Michael and Officer Joel Lovinggood have been released from their employment.

"Lt. Rob Curot will remain as acting Chief until further notice. The City is exploring the hiring of an Interim Chief and will begin the process of hiring a new, permanent Chief immediately. The City remains committed to providing excellence in public safety, upholding the highest ethical and operational standards.”