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Smyrna Police propose discipline matrix to standardize misconduct penalties
Summary
Smyrna Police Chief presented sweeping revisions to conduct, discipline, court attendance and promotion policies, including a new discipline matrix intended to provide consistent, progressive penalties for officer misconduct; council heard a presentation and asked clarifying questions.
Smyrna’s police chief and a detective in professional standards presented proposed revisions to department policies — including a new discipline matrix that categorizes offenses by severity and prescribes progressive penalties — saying the change will increase consistency, transparency and fairness in disciplinary decisions.
Detective Jason (professional standards) explained that the matrix breaks conduct violations into categories (A through H) with…
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