G. Shawn Baer

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Service Record

Pike County Ohio Sheriff's Office

Main article: Pike County Ohio Sheriff's Office
Rank Reserve Officer
Dates of Service August 23, 1993 - November 5, 1995.[1]
Last Known Status Separated

Circleville Ohio Police Department

Main article: Circleville Ohio Police Department
Rank Sergeant (1999), Acting Chief (January 2015), Chief (October 13, 2015).[2]
Dates of Service November 5, 1995 - April 11, 2024.[1]
Last Known Status Resigned[3]

Commendations

2021 Sunshine Award

On November 22, 2021, Baer was awarded the November 2021 Sunshine Award from the Scioto Valley Guardian "for making important contributions in the area of open government".[4]

Incident Reports

2024 Misconduct

Baer was investigated for misconduct, including harassment, intimidation, retaliation, threats of discipline, misuse of position, improper expenditures, failure to adhere to deadlines, and timekeeping violations.[5]

Response Timeline

On March 11, 2024, Baer was placed on administrative leave.[6]

On April 10, 2024, the city council approved a separation and release agreement with Baer. In exchange for his resignation, the city will drop its investigation and pay Baer $70,000.[3] ‎

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Public Comments

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Officer Records, Gary Baer, Circleville Police Department, ID: 89833, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
  2. ↑ Baer named chief of Circleville Police Department, Scioto Post, 2015-10-14
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Stephanie Duprey, Circleville agrees to payout and halt investigations to oust police chief, deputy chief, ABC 6, 2024-04-11
  4. ↑ Circleville Police Chief awarded transparency Sunshine Award, Scioto Valley Guardian, 2021-11-22
  5. ↑ Circleville’s top cop ousted amidst ongoing controversies within the department, Scioto Valley Guardian, 2024-03-12
  6. ↑ Adam Conn, Circleville chief of police escorted out of office after being placed on administrative leave, WCMH, 2024-03-12

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