James Broadwater

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Service Record

Newnan Georgia Police Department

Rank Officer
Dates of Service March 2017 - April 2022[1]
Salary $51,346 (2020)[2]
Last Known Status Separated

Coweta County Georgia Sheriff's Office

Rank Deputy
Dates of Service April 2022 - May 6, 2024[3]
Last Known Status Terminated[3]

Commendations

2018 Life-Saving Award

On December 13, 2018, Broadwater and another officer received the agency's Life-Saving Award for providing first aid and administering Narcan to an unconscious person.[4]

Incident Reports

2024 Argument

James Broadwater booking photo
James Broadwater

On May 1, 2024, Broadwater argued with another deputy after roll call. Broadwater drew and pointed his service weapon at the deputy.[5]

Response Timeline

The agency opened an internal investigation.[5]

On May 6, 2024, Broadwater was fired.[3]

On May 7, 2024, the agency asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate.[5]

The GBI arrested Broadwater for pointing a pistol at another and violation of oath by a public officer.[5]

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