G. Shawn Baer

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Service Record

Pike County Ohio Sheriff's Office

Rank Reserve Officer
Dates of Service August 23, 1993 - November 5, 1995.[1]
Last Known Status Separated

Circleville Ohio Police Department

Rank Sergeant (1999), Acting Chief (January 2015), Chief (October 13, 2015).[2]
Dates of Service November 5, 1995 - April 11, 2024.[1]
Last Known Status Resigned[3]

Commendations

2021 Sunshine Award

On November 22, 2021, Baer was awarded the November 2021 Sunshine Award from the Scioto Valley Guardian "for making important contributions in the area of open government".[4]

Incident Reports

2024 Misconduct

Baer was investigated for misconduct, including harassment, intimidation, retaliation, threats of discipline, misuse of position, improper expenditures, failure to adhere to deadlines, and timekeeping violations.[5]

Response Timeline

On March 11, 2024, Baer was placed on administrative leave.[6]

On April 10, 2024, the city council approved a separation and release agreement with Baer. In exchange for his resignation, the city will drop its investigation and pay Baer $70,000.[3]

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Public Comments

References

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