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.
The full story
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.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →