The husband of a Tennessee police officer who was fired for allegedly having sexual relations with six of her co-workers reportedly plans to remain by her side despite the scandal.
Meagan Hall, a 26-year-old officer at the La Vergne police station, had been accused of engaging in sexual activities with six of her male colleagues while ‘on duty and inside city-owned property’.
Local reports indicate that she had also exchanged explicit photographs with some of her colleagues and had claimed to be in an ‘open marriage’ with her husband, Jedidiah Hall.
Jedidiah’s boss, Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin, was quoted as saying, “I don’t know how he’s doing it, he’s more of a man than I am, but he’s trying to salvage his marriage.”
He added, “I don’t condone what went on at the La Vergne Police Department but he sure hasn’t broken any laws. He’s the victim here. There’s not a blemish on his record. He is doing a phenomenal, phenomenal job.”
An internal investigation was launched into Meagan’s alleged misconduct at the end of last year.
As a result, Patrol officer Juan Lugo-Perez, Sgt. Henry Ty McGowan, Sgt. Lewis Powell, and detective Seneca Shields were terminated, while Patrol and K-9 Officer Larry Holladay, Patrol Officer Patrick Magliocco, and Patrol Officer Gavin Schoeberl were suspended.
The allegations made during the investigation state that Meagan had been involved in a sexual relationship with six of the above officers, two of which occurred while on duty and inside city-owned property.
Among the involved officers, Magliocco and Powell are reportedly married to other partners. Magliocco stated that Powell had ended his involvement with Meagan due to concerns about his position within the department and the well-being of his marriage.
The report also states that Meagan had upset her husband Jedidiah at a party when she had kissed Magliocco’s wife.
The incident raises a number of ethical and moral questions about the conduct of police officers in the workplace.
Firstly, it is clear that Officer Hall and her colleagues engaged in inappropriate conduct that violated the trust of their department and community.
Additionally, the fact that some of the officers were married raises questions about their commitment to their marriages.
Furthermore, the fact that the alleged misconduct occurred while on duty and on city-owned property shows a lack of professionalism and disregard for the responsibilities of their positions.
Police Chief Burrell Davis commented on the investigation and the resulting terminations and suspensions, stating, “This is a difficult situation for our department and for the city, but I want to be clear that the actions of a few do not represent this department as a whole.” He added, “This situation is being addressed internally with our staff, we are bringing in counselors to help our officers work through these circumstances, and we will continue to provide the most professional protection as possible for this community.”
It is crucial for the department to take steps to address this misconduct and regain the trust of the community.
Providing support for the officers involved and ensuring that this type of behavior does not occur again in the future is essential for rebuilding the honor and integrity of the department.
