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Public Information Officer Rick Goodale – Gastonia Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In August 2023, Public Information Officer Rick Goodale was terminated for failing to obey directions from a supervisor and for violating the city’s social media policy. This followed allegations that he used the police department’s Facebook page to harass Joshua Rohrer, a disabled veteran who had been arrested in October 2021. Rohrer filed a federal lawsuit against the city, naming Goodale as a defendant.

## Officer Forum Links:
– [Public Information Officer Rick Goodale](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/public-information-officer-rick-goodale/)

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