Jason Cole, mayor of the city of La Vergne, just southeast of Nashville, disciplined the officers, calling the situation "unacceptable."
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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.