Moses FreemanCity Council members unanimously approved a resolution supporting the termination of two Chattanooga police officers after an administrative law judge recently issued an order reversing the city’s action.
Councilman Moses Freeman characterized the ruling as a “travesty of justice.”
He said the community is relieved by Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke’s decision to appeal the judge’s decision and police Chief Bobby Dodd’s statements that he would fire the officers again if given the chance and that the officers would not the see the street should they return to work.
“I think we are ashamed of [the officers’] behavior in this particular action,” Freeman said. “This does not represent our police department. … We do not hate these men. We just want to see justice prevail.”
Dodd, who fired former officers Sean Emmer and Adam Cooley in November 2012, said he appreciates the council’s support.