Terms of his probation include a chemical dependence and anger management assessment. Hawkin will remain on paid administrative suspension until officials with the Superior Police department have examined all the facts and determined if any punishment should be imposed. BY: Melissa Burlaga Comment here
Mansfield NAACP chapter wants corrections officers fired for mistreatment of juvenile inmate June 20, 2011 MANSFIELD -- The local chapter of the NAACP has called for the firing of corrections officers reportedly involved in the mistreatment of a juvenile inmate. "The continued public employment of these individuals is inappropriate, and the decision to charge these offenses as misdemeanors is indefensible," an NAACP news release said. Sgt. Kristin Gillis, corrections officers Rodney Gallaway and Michael Reef and former corrections officer George Isaman each were charged last week with three misdemeanors -- interfering with civil rights, endangering children and dereliction of duty. Sheriff's Maj. Dale Fortney said the department will pursue administrative charges against Gillis, Gallaway and Reef and four other corrections officers reportedly involved in the incident. Gillis, Gallaway and Reef have been reassigned to jail posts that do not put them in contact with inmates, pending the resolution of their criminal and administrative charges. Sheriff Steve Sheldon said the process is not over. "The administrative hearings have yet to take place," he said.