Whistle Blown on Cheating Recruits
An Atlanta police academy trainer has been transferred after blowing the whistle on cheating recruits, an explosive report reveals.
The Georgia division of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association reportedly complained to city officials that the instructor, William Lyons, was not given more notice—just one day—before being moved out of the school.
According to Atlanta’s WSB-TV, Lyons reportedly contacted the state Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) because he was unsatisfied with how local authorities responded to allegations that some recruits went to a former trainee for information on a “shoot/don’t shoot scenario” test covering the use of deadly force.
The former trainer also reportedly showed POST officials documents indicating that several trainees cheated or were “dishonest” in an assignment asking them to write their own bios.
Assistant Police Chief Shawn Jones said Lyons’ transfer was under investigation.
“Several people were transferred at the same time,” Jones said. “We transfer individuals frequently throughout the year.”