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Demorest City Council unanimously authorizes investigation into police personnel complaints
Summary
At a Feb. 6 special called meeting, the Demorest City Council voted unanimously to authorize an investigation into personnel complaints within the police department after convening an executive session for personnel and potential litigation.
The Demorest City Council on Feb. 6 unanimously authorized an investigation into personnel complaints within the city police department.
Councilman Donnie Bennett moved to authorize the investigation and Councilman Jimmy Davis seconded. The motion passed 4-0. The vote followed an executive session called to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation; the council adjourned into executive session at 2:33 p.m. and reconvened in regular session at 3:20 p.m.
Mayor Jerry Harkness opened the special called meeting at the Demorest Municipal Conference Center and led the invocation before the council handled routine business, including a unanimous vote to approve the meeting agenda. The transcript does not specify the scope of the investigation, who will conduct it, what allegations prompted it, or any timeline for completion.
The council moved to adjourn at 3:21 p.m. The transcript records no additional details about next steps, assignment of investigative responsibility, or public reporting requirements.
