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In the matter of Connor Aaron Cooper, attorney Jack Byrd told the commission that the TBI had completed interviews and turned investigative material over to a district attorney general’s office, but he had been unable to get a status update from prosecutors. Legal staff recommended returning the case to the informal disciplinary committee to start the POST process now that charges were not pending; the commission approved a motion to refer the case back to the committee and asked staff to coordinate scheduling with Mr. Byrd and the investigator.

On a separate suspended‑status matter for Tyler Cravens, counsel Jack Mitchell told commissioners that the underlying investigation appears to be time‑barred by the one‑year statute of limitations for the alleged misdemeanor incident in May 2024 and that no local DA had pursued charges. Legal recommended either taking no action or returning the matter to the committee; the commission voted to refer the matter to the informal disciplinary committee for processing.

In both cases commissioners instructed staff to reach out to the parties to schedule further administrative proceedings and hearings as needed. Attorney Byrd said he had a federal trial in August and requested scheduling consideration; commission staff agreed to coordinate dates.

Ending: Both suspended‑status files will proceed through POST’s informal disciplinary process with POST staff coordinating scheduling and next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TN POST Commission Meeting June 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission voted to refer two suspended‑status matters — involving Connor Aaron Cooper and Tyler Cravens — back to the informal disciplinary committee to restart or continue the review after investigations and uncertainty about prosecutorial action.","taxTitle","Commerce & Insurance, Deparments in Office of the Governor, Organizations, Executive, Tennessee","taxId",17379,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6523288,"POST audit finds Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy reported class above posted capacity; director not present",59,1571000,1630000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5033028-0f2d99c8d6589647879150ab83305d03&start=1571&end=1630","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5033028-0f2d99c8d6589647879150ab83305d03/thumbnail_1571000.jpg","/articles/6523288/Tennessee/POST-audit-finds-Tennessee-Law-Enforcement-Training-Academy-reported-class-above-posted-capacity-director-not-present","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523288-9a643612eeaef648d5e15a53b3f1e105/orig.mp4?Expires=1775652532&Signature=dhvHXL-panmbkXm-PVy7zpAM3oFa~GfGndmR6Xti0GLipBSfnLnt7XwfCKhBhzE8y8W1ExfP8pqafWW9VTSRllL5WAIhcjM04Dq5dC7wDSgOxxeuAXqwIpOdfKPdnntwpC4L3aKKTHjBNMoLSvDTHlPkym4TkvyoVJeV92H8ZgCEEjAXI2UMHXJIwYlmxlL0TNEo-SpONgtv163rOwjNYPywfx4ZDF7jMAJioip0pMXIYURUzqzQpbm0pvlpCLDT-uq~JoxYFPt~si8OsGcmP-U-Si1vGliECdHPwRhErmDzemCbX84CV7NK9DHuZNUNRAe~TAQc7abuSqIn6wjcow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","POST staff reported to the commission on June 20 that an audit and on‑site inspection of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) found 147 students were reported for an upcoming class, exceeding the 140‑student limit staff said is set by the rules except when trainees are in an auditorium or lecture setting.

Staff said the TLETA director was not present at the commission meeting; POST noted director Cain had reported he would be at a post‑graduation event and had relayed a message that the academy signs students up expecting attrition and that the class will be broken into smaller groups for most practical exercises. The staff report to commissioners emphasized the rule that classes cannot exceed 140 students in non‑lecture settings and reminded the academy to adhere to that standard or to document when exceptions apply.

Commissioner Green said the commission should remind the director that the limit is 140 and that counting on attrition is not a substitute for following the posted rule. The commission voted to accept the audit inspection report.

Ending: Commissioners accepted the report and directed staff to reiterate the capacity rule to TLETA leadership and to monitor attendance and class organization to ensure compliance with POST standards.","POST staff reported the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy registered 147 students for a class where the POST rule states a 140‑student cap except in lecture settings; the academy director was not present to explain but staff said attrition often reduces actual attendance.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6523293,"POST accepts two surrender orders, delays White County decertification pending follow‑up",217,1313000,1530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5033028-0f2d99c8d6589647879150ab83305d03&start=1313&end=1530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5033028-0f2d99c8d6589647879150ab83305d03/thumbnail_1313000.jpg","/articles/6523293/Tennessee/POST-accepts-two-surrender-orders-delays-White-County-decertification-pending-followup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523293-cf9e8129b54974a397bd887661c80118/orig.mp4?Expires=1775652532&Signature=Q--zCBm1ibINJl7bwaHbrGqqOPfRU7KEeKFwWabZVtnKW~xDI5Ue-661YxJJOcgppbF5i0vhelLioU34Ephw7sBMFSy~wVNQrYtYK2rgBTGAu1OkOcGDou9c6QWmE4dsympFbGyE022BsDxRa618y8s3k4Jsb6I03BkBLGZXW3eCUOpKEacTI2h7wKyP0wXLsN8xFbxxYsfW8bFpYjFfm8zgX6zUHY16ujr3mNdRYDHB1E4oW63IXsuBvfaYsypo0r9ShQADB526mWzpRjnaKPqPNWTXjqGZUqDjkjaErSpknYR52-JXHRjX1kOlJh1EcynU-Jtd1~eHMSzsLW4azQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee POST Commission on June 20 accepted formal orders surrendering certification for two former officers and deferred action in at least one other case while seeking additional follow‑up.

The commission accepted a voluntary surrender of POST certification from Alex Hunter Katz, formerly employed by the Brooklyn Police Department, who agreed to surrender his certification effective June 5, 2025. Commissioners voted to accept the surrender after a motion and second; the chair called the motion approved by voice vote.

The commission also accepted an order of surrender for David Lee Osgood, formerly employed by the Dyersburg Police Department (employed August 23, 2021; terminated December 14, 2023); staff told commissioners Osgood agreed to surrender his POST certification on or about January 15, 2025. Commissioners approved acceptance of the surrender by motion and voice vote.

On a separate matter arising from the commission’s March report of findings on White County sheriff’s officers, staff reported that the sheriff did not attend a follow‑up classroom session previously requested. The commission discussed options including delaying action for another month to allow White County to appear, or referring the matter toward decertification. The commission set a schedule for follow‑up classes (a two‑day class next week and another in October) and voted to have White County appear at a future meeting; commissioners left open the possibility of bringing the matter back for decertification if the sheriff does not attend required training.

Commission staff said the March action had required the sheriff and the agency’s GDI (general department instructor) to attend remedial training; the GDI attended, but the sheriff did not. Commissioners instructed staff to invite White County to a future meeting and consider decertification if the sheriff fails to attend the next available training.

Ending: The commission moved multiple certification cases in a single session: it accepted two surrenders and left open decertification for a sheriff who has not met the commission’s March follow‑up conditions.","The commission accepted orders surrendering POST certification for two former officers and postponed possible decertification for a White County sheriff who did not attend required follow‑up training, scheduling further review.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":79,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6523296,"Tennessee POST approves waivers to keep multiple departments, officers in compliance",556000,615000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5033028-0f2d99c8d6589647879150ab83305d03&start=556&end=615","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5033028-0f2d99c8d6589647879150ab83305d03/thumbnail_556000.jpg","/articles/6523296/Tennessee/Tennessee-POST-approves-waivers-to-keep-multiple-departments-officers-in-compliance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523296-ade41316c15646f5c0cf6aeddc07814f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775652532&Signature=cxxAqWO9zGrCVFy5Z6k2N1TEaUIIvIN2~BfHC7pl-EZROIPedFYHRSv2tPkAY7RC4OcKpXfHfrPHqgRkewa6OoVI5ZcDSiIqAzwMO2is0r1Tu3OgGkuDeMaNRxBY9Ub5nf8bcEUIpHLgEmSjC3a-0qxC8IQKE27ok4nhjMjOOzez0D63D6dvbV0FPWUti6ZkE94bC-C~v1mKRUW6Mb578NKfYB~HJEsshqOmw4dE2XK-XQfXkRpCWX~tuteSYmCwRb9szLUhYUQT~C1lFIY2QByF-CDjeqR2kW~M31OjgQiFDX6ANITTd2o6JNjWA9RZu1CJSe6srUYJMlwQUH8ZKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tennessee POST Commission on June 20 approved a series of waivers and administrative actions intended to keep several officers and agencies in compliance with POST training rules while they complete missed academy or in‑service hours.

The commission approved a Tri Cities Airport Authority Police Department request to allow Michael Mendelson, who attended the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy but did not complete due to a skills failure, to attend an alternate academy and granted a six‑month waiver tied to academy start dates. Captain Larry Nunley, representing the Tri Cities Airport Police Department, told the commission the requested academy site changed from Blount County Sheriff's Office to Walter State Police Academy and that the paperwork was updated to reflect that change.

The commission also approved administrative waivers for multiple officers from the Millersville Police Department and the Memphis Police Department to preserve agency compliance with POST guidelines while officers complete required hours. Millersville Chief Steven Hale told the commission the department found training‑tracking problems after he arrived this year and is taking steps to ensure officers complete required hours; he said one officer, Tiffany Vanciver (hired April 8, 2024), had completed 32 of the required 40 in‑service hours for 2024 and that the department is monitoring and supervising make‑up training.

Lieutenant Clyde, speaking for the Memphis Police Department, said several Memphis officers had partial completion — some at 32 hours and others with no in‑service reported — and explained that a number of those employees were in limited or administrative duty status and therefore had not attended certain firearms or in‑service training. The commission accepted that explanation and approved the waivers submitted to keep the officers and their departments compliant; staff noted officers on administrative or limited duty are not eligible for the salary supplement associated with full compliance until they complete required training.

Commissioner Green moved to approve the waivers; the motion received a second and passed by voice vote (all in favor). The commission noted that approval of a waiver does not eliminate follow‑up responsibilities: agencies must make completed hours available to POST and ensure officers finish required training when they return to full duty.

The approvals were taken as part of the meeting’s administrative and consent items and covered multiple named officers and agencies. POST staff said the waivers preserve agency compliance and avoid immediate disciplinary proceedings while the departments complete remedial training and documentation.

The meeting record shows the commission repeatedly emphasized agencies’ responsibility to track training and to bring officers back into full compliance as soon as practical.

Ending: The commission moved through these waivers as part of a broader consent agenda and closed the items after unanimous voice votes approving the requests.","The Tennessee POST Commission approved a set of waivers June 20 that will allow officers and agencies to remain compliant with POST training rules while they complete missed academy or in‑service hours, including a Tri Cities Airport officer and several officers from Millersville and Memphis.","actionData","errors"]

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