The entire full-time police force of Milner, a small city in Georgia, has resigned amid a growing dispute with city leadership. According to a report by Fox News Digital, Milner Police Chief Lamar Bunn has accused the city manager of secretly placing a GPS tracker on his truck, while alleging that concerns over legal compliance and ethical conduct have affected his ability to continue in the role. The city manager, Tausha Grose, has also announced her resignation, officials said during a city council meeting last month. The mass resignations include most of the city’s part-time volunteer police officers, according to Grose. The developments have raised concerns over the future of the Milner Police Department, with officers calling for an investigation into the conduct of city leadership.
What Police Chief Lamar Bunn said in his resignation letter
In his resignation letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Bunn said he was stepping down because of fundamental differences with city leadership over governance, legal compliance and ethical standards.
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“I have determined that it is in my best interest to step down at this time due to fundamental differences regarding leadership, governance, and ethical alignment. Regrettably, recent actions and governance decisions within city leadership — specifically regarding legal compliance, ethical standards, and core values — have compromised my ability to perform my duties with integrity,” Bunn wrote.Milner Police Captain Craig Walton also called for an independent investigation into Mayor Craig Timmons. In his resignation letter, Walton urged residents and city council members to examine the mayor’s conduct and possible violations of his oath of office or the rights of city employees.
Why did the entire police force in Milner resign
During the city council meeting, Tausha Grose announced that the full-time police department had resigned, along with most of its part-time officers. She also confirmed that she had submitted her own resignation to the city clerk.“It is with my extreme sorrow that our entire full-time police department has resigned, most of my part-time police. And also, I’ve also filed my resignation with the city clerk today,” Grose said.Several police department employees reportedly cited disagreements with the mayor and city council as the reason for leaving their positions.The city had also faced disputes over police overtime and a proposal to stop officers from using city vehicles for part-time work. However, these disagreements were not cited as the reason for the resignations.
What Police Chief Lamar Bunn alleged about GPS tracker
Milner Police Chief Lamar Bunn accused city hall of secretly placing a GPS tracker on his personal truck. He said the device was purchased using personal funds and installed without the knowledge of the city council or his supervisor. Bunn also said he had been falsely accused of having an affair with the city manager.During the meeting, he expressed uncertainty about whether he should continue working for the city, despite his long-standing connection to the area.“Here’s the thing, still I’m looking for a glimmer of hope to stay in the city. I don’t know why. It’s because I’ve devoted my life to Lamar County. 15, 16 years with the sheriff’s office and now I’m back here in this county. My dad was here in ’74 policing with his police department. I got roots here,” Bunn said.Mayor Craig Timmons acknowledged the concerns raised during the city council meeting and said he hoped the situation could be resolved.as the city works to address the concerns raised by its former officers and city manager.