The Flossmoor Village Board voted to officially terminate Police Chief Jerel Jones on Monday. The vote came amid storm of confusion among residents after the village stated that Jones had, in fact, not yet been fired.
Now-former Flossmoor Police Chief Jerel Jones has filed a civil rights lawsuit, claiming racial discrimination and retaliation.On Monday night, the Flossmoor Village Board voted to officially terminate Police Chief Jerel Jones.
Many at Monday night's public comment voiced their concerns over the lack of transparency from village leaders over the process so far. "The communications inside and outside of our village appeared to be grounded in conflict and control. Moreover, messaging had come forth that has been confusing," said Reginald Williams, another Flossmoor resident.
In a March 7 letter to residents about the police chief, the mayor stated, in part, "There have been serious operational and administrative lapses under his watch" and "it has become clear that is best for the village if all parties part ways.", claiming racial discrimination and retaliation.
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