Record irregularities spark investigation of Waynesboro police

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There’s an open investigation into the Waynesboro Police Department after authorities say irregularities were found in a former employee’s training record.

In a statement on social media, the agency said the irregularities were noticed in January.

The department said the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and Georgia Bureau of Investigation are looking into the matter.

News 12 reached out to the GBI, police department and training council to learn who the employee was.

The GBI won’t release that information, and the other agencies haven’t gotten back to us.

We did learn Waynesboro police officer Gary Jenkins sent in a resignation letter on Monday.

We reached out to Jenkins and have not heard back.

The department said it will cooperate with the investigation.

“Waynesboro Police Department demands integrity in all of our employees and takes the state training requirements seriously,” the agency said. “We will continue to serve our citizens with honor and integrity.”

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