Chief Michael Jones, who served from 2018 until his termination, was accused of implementing policies that prioritized revenue generation through aggressive traffic enforcement. Under his leadership, the department’s revenue from fines and fees increased significantly, leading to allegations of unlawful stops and searches without probable cause. These practices resulted in multiple lawsuits against the department. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/jones-v-town-of-brookside?utm_source=openai))
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