The board didn't make a decision Wednesday.
officer Sam Bowen sat before the merit board Wednesday during a four-hour meeting.Back in August, 13News got copies of documents in Bowen's disciplinary investigation. It said the messages include numerous statements that many would find offensive.
When Bowen took the stand Wednesday, he said it was tough looking back on the messages. He said he's not proud of them and called it"humor with friends" to help deal with stress after a difficult two years."Like I said, I was dealing with stress, looking for a way to relieve it," Bowen said during the hearing."That's the way I was taught to relieve it. When I was young, I was malleable. I was taught this is the way we do things.
Police department leaders said they stand behind the recommendation to terminate Bowen's employment, saying it starts with community trust and they believe Bowen said violated that trust. against the department in June. The merit board did not announce a decision Wednesday night. They plan to have an executive session on Thursday at 5 p.m. and will make an announcement during a subsequent regular meeting.WTHR would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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