Towing operator protests sheriff's new policy after being removed from rotation

Sep 11, 2026

Local towing business owner Derek Phillips told the court deputies required him to sign a new Johnson County towing policy before he could read it; he said a subsequent sheriff'issued letter suspended his company from the rotation and asked the court to review the policy and seek legal advice.

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Derek Phillips, who identified himself as with Sees Record Service, addressed the court during public comment and said he and his company were suspended after refusing to sign a newly distributed Johnson County sheriff's office towing policy before reviewing it. Phillips provided the court a copy of the policy and said he was told by deputies to sign immediately; he asked the court to review the document and consult counsel.

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