Five police officers in Tennessee have been fired and another three have been suspended without pay following an investigation into a sex scandal within the department, which included officers having sex on duty and city-owned property.
Jason Cole, mayor of the city of La Vergne, just southeast of Nashville, disciplined the officers, calling the situation "unacceptable."
"As soon as it was brought to our attention it was immediately investigated and action was taken upon the individuals involved," Cole said in a statement.
Here's what to know about the investigation:
The investigation found that some officers who worked second shift were engaging in unreported sexual relationships, having sex on duty and on city-owned property, and committing sexual harassment by sending explicit photos and videos.
The document includes an investigation of sexual harassment of officers which involved sending nude photos of one of the officers who was ultimately fired. The report mentions officers failing to report their sexual relationships and sexual activity while on duty.
The document also mentions a finding of workplace violence and accuses McGowan of coming into the HR office and putting his hands around the neck of another.
Another finding accuses Powell and McGowan of conspiring to be untruthful during the investigation.
La Vergne Police Department
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