Lebanon Police Chief Resigns

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Lebanon Police Chief Resigns

By Brad Belote

Story Created: May 9, 2008

Story Updated: May 9, 2008

Lebanon Police Chief Sam Mustard resigned amid a dispute between the police department and the mayor.

Two other officers have quit the department.

Following his election in April, Mayor CP Craig demoted several police officers as part of a restructuring effort. Officers told KSPR the move reduced morale in the department.

Monday, May 12 at 12:49 AM Frank wrote ...

If that is the way that a city would treat the people who are charged with protecting them, what kind of people would you eventually end up with on the force. Has anyone looked at how customer service is today? It is because businesses take the lowest paid people that they can get and put them in a position to handle service. I don't think that a police force that is operated by professionals should be forced to stoop to this type of mentality. Hey Mr. Mayor, if you want quality, you're wrong.

Saturday, May 10 at 8:03 PM Nancy wrote ...

Pardon me, I have checked out this whole story. I am following it very closely. Their pay is only secure for 12 months and then what? Sure give you something to look forward to doesn't it. Seems to me that when you have at least 3 brave enough to tell what was said to them and only the mayor saying they are wrong, I would believe the majority.

Saturday, May 10 at 1:02 PM Al wrote ...

He only demoted the the position, not the pay. They also had a 15 supervisors and 14 officers. It sounds like the police chief had to have it his way as well. Check out the full story before you call for his impeachment.

Friday, May 9 at 10:19 PM Nancy wrote ...

I think they need to get rid of this new mayor. Can he be impeached? From what I read, he wants every thing his way or no way.

Friday, May 9 at 9:34 PM BRANNON HARTSELL wrote ...

SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY DAD TWICE IN HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER IN 40 YEARS. MICRO-MANAGEMENT AND DEMOTING IS NOT THE WAY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHOULD BE RAN. THESE OFFICERS AND THEIR SUPERIORS DESERVE THE RESPECT AND RANKINGS AS THEY ARE GIVEN. I HAVE THE MOST RESPECT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY; INCLUDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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