Using the authority granted it by state law, the city council appointed Fairhope resident Lorenzo Howard to investigate ongoing personnel problems within the police department. Howard has extensive personnel-related experience according to Councilman Lonnie Mixon.
Howard holds a BS degree in psychology from Hope college and a Masters of Management degree from Aquinas College (Michigan). He is also a certified teacher, according to his resume.
OFFICERS RAISED CONCERNS
The Mayor and Councilman Ford met last month with a group of about 6 officers at a fire station to hear their complaints.
Chief Press has said the breakdown occurred when the Mayor prevented him from disciplining certain officers: one reportedly found sleeping on duty 4 times.
Mixon said later he expects the results of Howard's investigation to be made public.
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