Press Release September 12, 2018 Page - 2- 5. With respect to Chief Swicord’s pending DUI charge, in the event Chief Swicord enters a plea or is found guilty of DUI (First Offense) or any lesser charge, he must successfully complete all terms and conditions of any penalties/punishment imposed upon him by the Court, with any and all expenses associated with his plea or conviction to be Chief Swicord’s personal responsibility; and 6. | have informed Chief Swicord that | reserve the right to review this matter in the future and to impose additional disciplinary sanctions after final disposition of his Court case, As City Manager, one of my primary goals is to hire a team of professionals whose commen goal is to insure that Milledgeville, Georgia is recognized and distinguished as one of the best cities in America. One of our common goals is to act as ambassadors that promote the City of Milledgeville in the best possible manner. This is my expectation of all City employees. The success and well-being of the City requires that each employee understand their responsibility as members of this team. | expect all City Department Heads to lead by example and to act diligently to protect the City’s reputation, image. and integrity. When Chief Swicord returns to duty after serving his two (2) week suspension, I expect him to lead the Milledgeville Police Department with the same dedication, effort and resolve, as he has brought to the position from the first day that | appointed him Chief of Police. ea Cityfanager City of Milledgeville [end]