Bolton Hearing Day Iv Part I

Indermark Crossed Bolton from 9 am until noon -After lunch, rebuttal witnesses (Lt. Yarbro, and Keith Barker) were called and questioned by Indermark and McKinney. -Closing statements were made McKinney first, followed by Indermark -Phyllis Williams asked for additional time to review the amount of evidence she had, asking for 30-35 days total. Neither Indermark nor McKinney objected to the additional time. Indermark's Cross of Bolton included questions about: Keisha Williams badge and uniform, Bolton's repeating theme of the day was "I don't". "I don't know", "I don't recall", or "I'm not sure". It became clear as Indermark crossed Bolton, that Bolton had no understanding of policies which govern the Police Department. Numerous times he was asked to review a policy and say if it was in effect while he was police chief. Numerous times he answered he did not know. He indicated he told people what he wanted done and they would let him know if it was a problem (based on policy). When questioned about the stripes on Keisha Williams uniform he also didn't know what they symbolized saying in some places it means years of service, and in other places it means something else. When comp time was reviewed it was also noted that Bolton had 78 vacation days and 200 sick days accrued. He stated that if you were familiar with the police culture "we don't use sick time. it is cheaper for the county if I take Comp Time. They have to pay me for sick time and vacation time." Bolton stated that he had didn't see the news reports about comp time until he saw an attorney and then only saw a little (saw the section with his house in Dallas), stating "Why would I want to watch a report from a reporter (later indicated Dale Russell) who had been unfair? I don't like to listen to the Blues because it makes me sad." Indermark questioned Bolton on Keisha Williams and asked how long he had known her. He said he had known her since she was a baby and he had gone to church with her parents. Keisha's lack of law enforcement background was covered. When asked why KW received a new car Bolton said because "there were some people in the circle attacking her. You had a lot of jealousy, envy and a lot of bickering. People were trying to get rid of her." Keisha's previous background in media was covered. CLOSINGS: McKinney made several references to the fact that the Ellis Administration was trying to retroactively discipline Bolton for things that happened under a different administration. He also made reference to a "Hidden Motive" when Ellis did not give what McKinney deems adequate time to respond to the Pre-Termination letter. McKinney pointed out there was no progression of discipline with Ellis and Bolton. McKinney felt there were no grounds for insubordination, conduct unbecoming of an officer. He asked Phyllis Williams to reinstate Bolton, but acknowledged Bolton may not want to work in a place where he is hated, but that he did do a good job for DeKalb. Indermark stated that any one of the items in the Pre-termination was enough to terminate Bolton. Hard hitting comments laced Indermark's closing comments such as "Bolton doesn't seem to get that he is not in charge," "For a chief that is supposed to follow the rules, this is unbecoming," "Improper if not illegal use of cars is conduct unbecoming," "Arrogance by Mr. Bolton," "Mr. Bolton thinks the rules don't apply to him," "Today we found out he didn't even bother to read the Police Manual," "His arrogance gets him in trouble," and "Bolton tells different stories." Indermark's closing comments included numerous examples of support for the items

outlined in the Pre-termination letter. He also took steam out of Bolton and McKinney argument by pointing out there is no policy stating that an incoming CEO cannot retroactively discipline what happens under a past administration. He said very firmly "It is a total Red Herring".