Representative asks council for clarification on post-discipline assignment; council declines amid litigation

Scott Morrow addressed the council and identified himself as representing Terry Chapman and Blue Banks. He asked for clarification on an apparent restriction placed on Chapman's assignment following disciplinary action and training, saying Chapman had performed well since his return and had made several felony arrests in that period. "He's been doing great since he's been back," Morrow said, and asked why the mayor was restricting Chapman's assignment to day shift when the chief and assistant chief did not think such a restriction was necessary.

The Chair declined to address the request during the meeting, stating that the matter is the subject of pending litigation and therefore would not be discussed at that time. The transcript records the Chair saying the council would not be entertaining or addressing those matters tonight. Morrow said he filed a federal lawsuit but noted the council was not individually named; he asked for clarification from policymakers rather than implementers and said he appreciated being heard but might take further action if clarification could not be obtained.

No further discussion or action on Chapman's assignment was taken during the meeting, and the council did not place the matter on the agenda for consideration at that session.