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Deputy Dean Kidd was involved in multiple incidents of racial discrimination and misconduct. Prior to 2013, Kidd was involved in a tasing incident with another African-American deputy, Brian Kerns, after making racially charged jokes about grape Kool-Aid and watermelon. During the plaintiff’s employment, Kidd called the plaintiff ‘boy’ and told him he ‘needed to pick […]
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In February 2018, correctional officer Kenneth Nolen faced allegations of sexual misconduct with female inmates at the Chambers County Detention Facility. Nolen had previously served as an officer in 2016, left the department, and returned for four months before the 2016 incident was reported. He was indicted by a grand jury, terminated from his position, […]
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In February 2018, former veteran correctional officer Teddy Hancock was accused of sexual misconduct with female inmates at the Chambers County Detention Facility. The allegations surfaced when a female inmate and her attorney reported the incidents. Hancock was terminated from his position and arrested on felony charges of custodial sexual misconduct. He was released on […]
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In January 2020, Deputy Woodall was involved in an incident where he tased an unarmed, compliant individual, Mr. Reynolds, during an arrest for misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Despite Mr. Reynolds kneeling to comply with orders, Deputy Woodall tased him in the back and continued to do so while he was face down and not resisting. This […]
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Deputy Elkins, serving as a supervisor, was present during the January 2020 arrest of Mr. Reynolds. He allegedly failed to intervene while Deputy Woodall tased Mr. Reynolds, who was compliant and non-threatening. The court determined that there were sufficient facts to allege that Deputy Elkins knew of the unconstitutional use of force by his subordinates […]
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Sheriff Wade faced allegations of race and gender discrimination in a lawsuit filed by Lieutenant Chames. The claims included unequal pay compared to other lieutenants and retaliation when she sought to address these disparities. The court found that the right to be free from intentional racial discrimination is clearly established, and the case proceeded to […]
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In July 1996, Chief Deputy Phillip Hartley was involved in the release of inmate Leroy Owens, who had been severely beaten by fellow inmates. Despite medical instructions to monitor Owens’ condition, Hartley released him on his own recognizance and abandoned him at a motel in the early hours, disregarding a court order for Owens’ detention. […]
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In May 2017, former jailer Dorothy Thomas filed a federal lawsuit against Sheriff Raymond Rogers, alleging that he made inappropriate sexual comments toward her. Thomas was terminated in November 2015 over a contraband issue involving a county jail inmate. The lawsuit also named the Bullock County Commission for not providing due process and an employee […]
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On March 4, 2018, Deputy Jimmy Ward was involved in a police pursuit that ended with the shooting of Ricky Duncan. Duncan alleged that upon exiting his vehicle with his hands up and a gun in the air, Deputy Ward, without giving any verbal commands or warnings, began shooting, striking Duncan multiple times. Duncan filed […]
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In June 2023, Deputy Anthony Kiel posted a Christian Bible verse on Facebook, leading to a written complaint. Supervisors initially found no policy violation, but during his December 2023 performance review, Kiel received a less favorable raise, allegedly due to the post. In March 2024, after posting a comedy video about the Nineteenth Amendment, supervisors […]
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Former Clarke County Sheriff William Ray Norris faced multiple charges, including using his office for personal gain, unlawful use of campaign contributions, and income tax evasion. In May 2021, Attorney General Steve Marshall filed for his impeachment, citing corruption and crimes involving moral turpitude. Norris resigned from office in May 2021 amid these allegations. In […]
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