Another Chattanooga police officer has been suspended after allegations against him were sustained following an internal investigation.
Officer Ricky Ballard was suspended for 160 hours without pay – the maximum suspension – on Feb. 1 for unbecoming conduct.
It’s not clear exactly what Ballard’s offense was, but, according to the department’s code of conduct, “unbecoming conduct” includes “conduct that is unlawful and/or brings the Department into disrepute, reflects discredit upon the employee as a member of the Department, or impairs the operation or efficiency of the Department or officer.”
Ballard’s suspension was effective immediately, police spokeswoman Elisa Myzal said.
Ballard is the fifth Chattanooga police officer to be disciplined just this year.