Hamilton County deputy chief demoted to captain in harassment case

Ron Parson

A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy chief of corrections was demoted to captain because he made numerous offensive comments to officers, according to a 446-page internal affairs report released Tuesday.

Ron Parson will be demoted to captain on or before May 1. In his assignment, he will oversee court officers and civil process, Sheriff Jim Hammond wrote April 9 in the report.

“The investigation has disclosed sustainable events where Deputy Chief Parson has made offensive comments to corrections officers that are perceived as being degrading, disrespectful, and have created a hostile and intimidating work environment with fear of reprisal,” the report states.

Parson makes $71,455 a year, one of the highest salaries in the department. His pay will be cut, but sheriff’s office officials did not specify what his new salary will be.