Troy University police chief fired

The Troy University police chief was fired after a brief suspension due to online comments that “do not reflect the values of Troy University,” according to a university statement released Tuesday. John McCall was placed on suspension with pay and under investigation after posting controversial Facebook comments early last week about the death of George Floyd. “Over the last few days, we have heard from many of you who have experienced hurt, anger and deep concern,” the university statement said. “Your voices have been heard and shared with the investigation…

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TUPD at full force for the first time

Sarah Mountain Staff Writer Troy University has a full staff of 14 campus police officers for the first time as of this fall, according to University Police Chief John McCall. While TUPD has always been allotted 14 positions for new officers, McCall said administrative budget problems and issues with allocations of funds held the police department back from filling them. Former Senior Vice Chancellor Hank Dasinger encouraged McCall to fill the remaining slots and bring the force to maximum capacity while arranging the funds for payroll and associated costs in…

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