Table of Contents Information for Officers that can be released pursuant to a public records request 3-page Internal Affairs Summary with comments from Chief Williams Termination Letter for Michael Kevin Piner Termination Letter forJesse E. Moore, Termination Letter for James B. Gilmore City Manager?s Concurrence Statement Michael K. Piner DOH: 3/16/1998 AGE: 44 Police Of?cer $57,417.36 6/24/ 2019 - Merit Increase 6/25/2018 - Merit Increase 6/26/2017 - Merit Increase 6/26/2017 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 6/27/2016 - Step Increase 6/27/2016 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 6/29/2015 - Merit Increase . 6/29/2-15 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 5/27/2015 - Return to Work 4/23/2015 - FMLA Leave 6/ 3 0/20 14 - Merit Increase 6/ 3 0/2014 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 8/26/2013 - Merit Increase 7/01/2013 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 7/ 02/2012 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 7/02/2012 - Increase 7/06/2009 - Position Transfer - Special Ops to Uniform Patrol 1/05/2009 Merit Increase 7/07/2008 - Pay Class Study 7/23/2007 - Merit Increase 7/23/2007 COLA Increase 7/24/2006 - COLA Increase 7/24/ 2006 - Merit Increase 7/25/2005 - Merit Increase 1/04/2005 - Position Transfer - Uniform Patrol to Special Ops 8/ 09/2004 Merit Increase 2/01/2004 - Status History Correction - Position Authorization #69 to #378 8/11/2003 - Merit Increase 6/3 0/2003 Market Adjustment/Correction 7/15/2002 - Merit Increase 7/16/2001 Performance Increase . 5/8/2000 Pay Class Study 9/27/1999 Merit Increase 12/21/1998 - Increase 3/16/1998 - New Employee - Police Of?cer Jesse E. Moore, II DOH: 5/19/1997 AGE: 50 Police Corporal $60,540.48 6/24/2019 - Merit Increase 6/25/2018 - Merit Increase 6/25/2018 - Market Increase 6/26/2017 - Merit Increase 6/26/2017 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 3/20/2017 - Position Transfer Special Ops to Uniform Patrol 2/06/2017 - Promotion - Police Of?cer to Police Corporal 6/27/2016 - Step Increase 6/27/2016 Pay MOD-Across the Board 6/29/2015 Merit Increase 6/29/2015 - Pay MOD-?Across the Board 6/3 0/2014 - Merit Increase 6/3 0/2014 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 8/26/2013 - Merit Increase 7/01/2013 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 7/02/2012 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 7/2/2012 Increase 1/04/2010 - Return to Work 11/16/2009 - F1VILA Leave 1/05/2009 Merit Increase 7/07/2008 - Pay Class Study 7/23/2007 - Merit Increase 7/23/2007 - COLA Increase 6/25/2007 - Position Transfer - Uniform Patrol to Special Ops 8/ 14/2006 - Salary Adjustment 7/24/2006 - Salary Adjustment 7/24/2006 - COLA Increase 7/24/2006 - Merit Increase 6/ 10/2006 Salary Adjustment 9/05/2005 - Position Transfer - Special Ops to Uniform Patrol 7/25/2005 - Merit Increase 1/ 04/2005 Position Transfer - Uniform Patrol to Special Ops 8/09/2004 - Merit Increase 2/01/2004 Status History Correction - Position Authorization #118 to #427 8/11/2003 - Merit Increase 5/ 1 9/2003 - Position Transfer - SpecialOps to Uniform Patrol 8/12/2002 - Merit Increase 7/16/2001 - Performance Increase 5/8/2000 - Pay Class Study 9/27/1999 - Merit Increase 6/ 14/1999 - Reinstated 6/ 10/1999 Separation 12/21/1998 - Increase 9/28/1998 - Merit Increase 5/25/1998 - Merit Increase 5/ 19/ 1997 - New Employee - Police Of?cer James B. Gilmore DOH: 7/ 14/ 1997 AGE: 48 Police Of?cer $54,468.96 6/24/2019 Merit Increase 1/7/2019 - Position Transfer - Special Ops to Uniform Patrol 6/25/2018 - Merit Increase 2/18/2018 Return to Work 12/6/2017 - Leave 6/26/2017 - Merit Increase 6/26/2017 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 10/3/2016 Position Transfer - Uniform Patrol to Special Ops 6/27/2016 - Step Increase 6/27/2016 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 6/29/2015 - Merit Increase 6/29/2015 - Pay Mod-Across the Board 11/18/2014 - Return to Work 10/11/2014 FIVILA Leave 6/3 0/2014 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 8/26/2013 - Merit Increase 7/1/2013 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 7/02/2012 - Pay MOD-Across the Board 10/ 04/ 11 - Correcting Entry - Position Authorization #398 to #3 49 8/31/2011 Return to Work 8/29/2011 - Position Transfer - Special Ops to Uniform Patrol 8/01/2011 Demotion Police Corporal to Police Officer .8/01/2011 - Leave of Absence No Pay 7/08/2009 - Return to Work 6/01/2009 - FMLA Leave 1/05/2009 - Merit Increase 10/27/2008 Salary Adjustment 7/07/2008 - Pay Class Study Uniform Patrol to Special Ops 12/03/2007 - Return to Work 11/05/2007 FMLA Leave 7/23/2007 - Merit Increase 7/23/2007 - COLA Increase 6/25/2007 - Title Change - Police Of?cer to Police Corporal 1/01/2007 - Education Incentive 7/24/2006 - COLA Increase 7/24/2006 Merit Increase 7/25/2005 - Correcting Entry - Step 4 to Step 5 7/25/2005 - Merit Increase 2/01/2004 - Status History Correction - Position Authorization #89 to #398 8/11/2003 - Merit Increase 8/12/2002 - Merit Increase 7/16/2001 - Performance Increase 5/8/2000 - Pay Class Study - Police Of?cer I to Police Of?cer 9/27/ 1999 - Merit Increase 8/18/1999 - Promotion - Police Of?cer to Police Of?cer I 12/21/1998 - Increase 9/28/ 1998 - Merit Increase 7/ 14/1997 New Employee - Police Of?cer mmemrz POLICE DEPARTMENT PRQFESSIGNAL Internal .?iwstiga?ou Investigation Fiie Number: 2011:1307 Type of Inva?ga?on: 2.25 Serrano of commune Criticism, 2.27 Use or Inappropriate Jokes age - Subjects of Investigation: Cpl. Jessie Moore, Of?cer Erwin I?iner, and omen" Brian Gilmore Primary Investigating Of?cial: Sgt. Mike Donelson Date of Investigative Report: 86111.90 Professional Standards Supervisor: Lieutenant VJ Do Sgt. Hc?in was conducting audits as; a part of her inspections. She was reviewing a video Of?cer Kevin P?zer?s in car camera classi?ed as ?accidental activation.? The video Was almost two home long- She ?opped forward several thrice hecansethc begiming'ofthe video was just the back seat ofPinn-?s patrol car. Emtueliy she found a conversation b?tween Finer and Cpl. Tessie Moore. A?er listening to the commotion for a short time she heard comments ennenlely racist 'coments made by Both Finer and Moore. She noti?ed Captain Dawson, Who is ?re a?rmnistrator for our cams. systems, about the video. CopteinDewson hornediet'ely restricted access to the video and passed information about its erdetence up his chain of command. Iotorhn Assistant Chist?Oyler noti?ed Professional Stan?erds aloont the video and ordered an intemel Sgt. Donelson conducted the invertigation. m'fouowhg is a Summary ofhis investigation. See his investigation for fur-limi- detail. Arsview oftho Video reveals that the Video began at 0651 hrs. Apprordmately 46 mimrtes and 12 36061165 into the video O?ioer-Piner?begine speaking with Of?cer Gilmore, who apparentbr Foiled his vehicleup next to Piner?s. Their conversation eventually medto ?re topic oftho protests against racism occurring across the nation. Pine:- telie Gilmore that the only thing this agency is concerned with is ?imeeling down with the bieck fo . Gilmore then said that he watched video on social media about white people bowing down on their knees and ?one?claiming blacksf? Gilmore states ?how many tones have I toidyoo it?s almost like they th?erk they?re their own god?? Giimore then tells Finer about another .video he heel seen Where a ?fine looking white girl and this punk little pretty boy honing down and Easing their toes" Gilmore and Finer thenhcgen discussing the protests in Wilmington. Finer says that he heard thin the Wilmington Police Deparhnent is ?teking a berating because they didn?t do shit." Finer also states that he has heard that Brunswick County Ms Of?ce enclNeW Hanover Comrty She?ff?s o?oe ?did a lot" but WED was told not to engage. Gihnore advised he ?saw a picture ofDeresse (Of?cer Daresee Johnson) down time sitting on his ass." A short time later Finer says he knew 'Is?chael Scott: (O?cer Michael Scott) was ?bad news" andwee e?piece ofshit?. Pine: then says ?let?s see how his boys take care ofhirn when chi: gets rough, see if they cicn?t put a buJiet in his head.? The two then ended the commotion and Finer goee to answer analarm trail.- At 1 hour and 14 minutes into the vi?eo, {)?lcer Piner received a phone call from Cpl. Jessie Moore. A short time a?er the conversation began, Moore began teliing Pine: about an arrest he had made at WO?i?ihe day before. During that cenversation Moore refers to the female he arrested as a ?negro?. and a on mni?ple occasions. He also described Magistrate Daniel. who is African American, as a ?limiting negro magistrate". At one point, Moore states ?she needed a bullet in her head right then and move on. Let?s move the body out ofthe way and keep going". Finer responds ?thst?s whet I?ve-been trying to tell you.? Moore con?rmed the story ahmrt the call refenzing to the streams as a ?bitch? and ?crazy hitch? several thorns. Moore explained how he called for Sgt. 'Inlly to come to the call to assist him. Moore explained how he almost had to break the fetnele?s to: window out because she was heing nacooperatite. Moore told Pinter that-Tully did not want Moore to do that Pines reptied ?She?s a pussy. . .they?re all pussies.? Later infhe story Moore was telling Piner about taking the snestee in {tent ofMagisttate Daniel and how Moore wasnpset with Daniel shoot the process. Magisla'ete Daniel asked Moore ifhe considered pursuing htvohmt?y commitmentpapers arresteetathetthan arresterher dueto hersuhstanee shoes issues This angered Moore. Moore said that he feels people use substance abuse as I: ?attach.? Moore said. refbringtoMagishnt?Daniel, ?Godhasaspeoialplaoe forpeople likeiinaglhope?teyhmninhe? man" .?hate em. Its hadnmn heoansonotall bleekpeople are like?tat.? Pinettep?es ?mostof ?em? Moore responds ?90 percent of era Kevin, 90 ?rehing percent of? em. A short time lam-Moore explained that he thought Magistrate Daniel was a ?pussy? because he suggested invohmtary nmmionent papers on the arrestee. 'Piner reaponds ?no he?s black.? Pine-x tolls Moore later in the conversation that he feels a. civil war is coming and he is ?ready?. Pins: advised he is going to-htry anew assault?i?le in the next couple weeks. A shorttime later O?oer Pine:- began to discuss society being close to Marshall law? and soon ?we are. just gonna go out and start slaughtering them fohlang nigger-s. I can?t wait. God I can?t wait.? Moore responded. thathe would not do that. Finer stated ?Pm ready O?eer Finer then explained to Cpl. Moore that he felt society needed a civil ever to H?wipe out off the foclo?ng map. Thefll pot? em back about four or ?ve generations? Cpl. Moore responded ?you re crazy.? Recording was stopped a short time later. Sgt. Donelsoa and Sgt. Beguhl interviewed Gilmore Moore, and Pines separately on coma/20. Sgt. Donelson reviewed the video of the conversation with each o?c?e?s' to their interview. Donahue periodicalhr stopped the video to clarify the meaning of certain staterooms. Bash of?cer admitted It was their votes on the video. They did not deny saying any of the heard on the video. Eaeh omen- pointed to the stress of today 5 climate In law enforcement as a. reason for their ?Venting? Each a?cer also denied being racist. G?cer Gilmore explained in his interview that timing the recorded conversation v?t?h Pmer he was spoo?ng about videos he had recently seen on social media. He explained that the videos had white people bowing down and kissing the feet of black people. He stated that he would have a problem if the video had black people bowing deem to kiss the feet of white people also. He stated that his problem with the video was the fact that the bible states that ?thou shall not how to any idol Gilmore stated that he always treats everyone fairly regardless of dash race?. . Cpl. Mom's wanted it on record that he was o?fduty, at his own house, and on his own phone dining the conversation. He stated that he is not resist and he was renting to his ?-isod short: an ones?: he had made the day prior. He advised ?oat the call combined with the situation withthe recent protests had him extremely stressed and he 15 very embarrassed about the things he said in the video. Cpl. Moore stated that he doesn?t normally speak like that but he was feeding off of Of?cer Pine:- and just venting O?eer Finer explained that after the recent protests, he has concerns for his and his ?tmily?s safety for the ?rst time in his career. This has led to a great deal of shoes and caused him to ?ght with family. He stated that the majority of the people he was dealing when he worked the protests were Ail-lean Amerioah. Pine: also said he had recently seen a video on social media of an African American male telling people to ?nd of?cers residences and kill their thmi?es. Pine: Stated that the conversations on the video were caused by the stress piling up from all of those factors. He stated the video was embarrassing to listen to. Of?cer Finer advised he has reached out to the Employee Assistance Program because he is at a ?hreah?og point?, the comments were 11110th of him, and he was out of control. 2 2.25 SEAMARD (9F Cpl. O?cer I??cer Gilmore; -. - .1 Members shall not conduct?lemselves, on or U?'duiy, in such 'a summer as to re?ect un?vorebly on the department. They shall, at all times, abide by our Code ofEt'nies. Cen?uet unbecmning shall include that which fhe' depar?nemt into disrepute or re?ects discredit ripen the employee as amemberof the departme?t. It also tholmias anything that impairs the operation, e?icieucy or morale of the deparizn?nt. The conversa?en between Of?cer Pine:- and Cpl. Moore Was ?lled with racial slurs and hate speech. That type of rhetoric re?ectsten'ihly an the Department and does not abide by the Wilmingten Felice Department Code (at Ethics. Of?cer Gihhnre?s statement about ?white guys gat?ng ah their knees and chanting sheet worshipping blacks? was nonmag- He explained in his memes that he was describing a speci?c videe aliases he felt it. would as wrong segsraiass 615th: r'ac'es of was - involved. He else state?s! that he'felt ?iat?imt'shipp'mg anyone oth?r than Gm! is violation bf the Ten Commandments. - 2.26 Criticismr?pifMoorerMTE?l) 0338531? Finer?W31? Of?cer - Members shall not internally or publicly criticize or ridicx?e the department, its policies or other: mpleyeea by telling, writhg or using ether forms Ofepr?ESiOll that are ?efamstery, obscene er nnlaw?zi. shall net engage in anyifm'm ofqemnmnica?on ?ns: impairs the ef?cientopera?eh 9f the deparlxneht o'r the ability of supervisors Directive: Chapter 2 Rules of Cendmt 7 to mainta'm discipline and' order. When necessaq, members are encemsged to o?ier constructive criticisms ?zraugh the propa- chain of command Both Cpl. Moore and Officer Finer-criticized the Department?s handling (lithe recent simian p'rotests. Cpl. Moore stated that Chief Williams ?dreppea the fucking ball and there have been too many times that all he cares 21135111: is the fucking enmmunity.? O?'icer Pila?i' stated-that ?all. the Deparment is concerned with is kneeling down there with the black folks." Additionally, Officer Piner stated that Of?cer llv?chael Stott was ?a pieue'of shit.? 2:27 Use of Inappropriate Jekss and Slurs- Cpl. Mourasnsim . Of?cer Of?cer Members shall not engage in any form of speech pe?aining to a petson?s ethnicity, religion: sexual pre?ence, geader, socie-ecenemic status or other so e131 grouping when that speech is likely to e?'end. Members. shall net engage in conversations that are likely te be construed as involving a racial or religious joke or slur. Beth Mnore and Gi?cer Pine: referred to African Americans as ?fueling niggers? and ?facl?yg negres? multiple times thruugllonz their cenversatiun. Aliclitionaliy, Of?cer Mam referred to Magistrate ?aniel as a ?fagget?. a ?e -- Lieutenant Baughman Of?ce of the Chief . Date Interim Department Chief (D. Williams): On 06-22-2020, this official received and reviewed the attached investigation regarding this internal investigation. I hereby concur), (X?isagree or reject) the ?nding as stated. - Comments: I concur with the violations noted for Jesse Moore Kevin Piner. This video reveals disturbing behavior that is. offensive, hateful and further undermines trust with the WPD and our community. Their actions could further fracture a delicate relationship that law enforcement agencies are having with communities. 'Concur with the-comments from Deputy Chief Kennedy and Assistant Chief Oyler that a portion of this investigation should be rejected in regards to James Gilmore not being in violation of 2.25 (Standard of Conduct). Brian Gilmore is in violation of the standard of conduct. Corrective Actions 0 Termination of employment for Jesse Moore, Kevin Piner, and James Gilmore with the City of Wilmington. Not eligible for rehire with the City of Wilmington. - Noti?cation to North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission in regards to the behaviors of these individuals. These individuals should not be allowed to practice law enforcement again. In my opinion, their actions justify entry into the National Decerti?cation Index. I Consultation with the District Attorney?s Of?ce regarding this investigation and the three of?cers being used as witnesses. Also, reviewing any cases they have charged ref any bias towards offenders. Conferring with the District Attorney if crimes were committed by the of?cers. 4-29-40 :70 4,?ij Date De?agnfent Chief Signature Wilmington Police Department Of?ce of the Chief of Police Donny Williams 615 Bess Street PO Box 1810 Wilmington, NC 28402-1810 910 343-3610 910 343-3636 fax Dial TTWVoice June 23, 2020 To: Michael K. Piner From: Donny Williams, Interim Chief of Police Ref: Disciplinary Action! Termination Co: Al Ragland, Human Resources Director Penelope Spicer-Sidbury, City Clerk Dave Oyler, Assistant Chief Ben Kennedy, Deputy Chief Matt Ingram, Captain V. Baughman, Lieutenant, Professional Standards Wendy Whitehead I am in receipt of Internal Investigation 201A007. This investigation alleges that you violated the following Manual of Rules and Departmental Policies: - 2.25 Standard of Conduct 2.26 Criticism 2.27 Use of Inappropriate Jokes and Slurs On June 22nd, 2020, a pre?disciplinary conference was held with you by myself and Deputy Chief Oyler in accordance with city policy. During the conference, you were made aware of the above listed violations and the potential disciplinary action. You were also given an opportunity to reSpond to the listed rule violations. Based upon my review of the report and speaking with you during your pre-disciplinary conference, at which time you were given the opportunity to provide any information regarding the allegations in the investigation, I concur with the fmdings of the investigation. You have used language that can only be described as hate-?lled speech. Amongst many other things you said, you referred to people of color as ?niggers? and told another of?cer that ?all the department is concerned about is kneeling down there with the black folks?. This language will not be tolerated and is not acceptable under the Wihnington Police Department?s Code of Ethics, Manual of Rules, and Departmental Policies. It is for these reasons, pursuant to City Policy 206, that your employment with the City is hereby terminated effective this date. I did receive your email with the letter of resignation, however, I am proceeding with the termination. You must surrender all Departmental equipment. The North Carolina Criminal Justice Training Standards Commission will be noti?ed regarding your behavior and I will consult with the District Attorney?s of?ce regarding your suitability as a witness, any bias you may have shown towards criminal defendants, and potential criminal charges. You may within ten (10) calendar days following this dismissal appeal the discipline to the Civil Service Commission. Please contact the Human Resources Department in reference to any residual bene?ts you may have. Michael K. Piner Date Wilmington Police Department Office of the Chief of Police Donny Williams 615 Bess Street PO Box 1810 Wilmington, NC 28402-1810 910 343-3610 910 343-3636 fax Dial 711 TTYiVoice June 23, 2020 To: Jesse B. Moore, II From: Donny Williams, Interim Chief of Police Ref: Disciplinary Action} Termination Co: Al 'Ragland, Human Resources Director Pene10pe Spicer?Sidbury, City Clerk Dave Oyler, Assistant Chief Ben Kennedy, Deputy Chief Matt Ingram, Captain V. Baughman, Lieutenant, Professional Standards Wendy Whitehead I am in receipt of Internal Investigation 2OIA007. This investigation alleges that you violated the following Manual of Rules and Departmental Policies: 2.25 Standard of Conduct 2.26 Criticism 2.27 Use of Inappropriate Jokes and Slurs On June 22nd, 2020, a pre-disciplinary conference was held with you by myself and Deputy Chief Oyler in accordance with city policy. During the conference, you were made aware of the above listed violations and the potential disciplinary action. You were also given an opportunity to respond to the listed rule violations. Based upon my review of the report and speaking with you during your pre-disciplinary conference, at which time you were given the opportunity to provide any information regarding the allegations in the investigation, I concur with the ?ndings of the investigation. You have used language that can only be described as hate-?lled speech. Amongst many other things you said, you referred to people of color as ?fucking niggers? and told another of?cer that Chief Williams ?dropped the ?icking ball and there have been too many times that all he cares about is the fucking community?. This language will not be tolerated and is not acceptable under the Wilmington Police Department?s Code of Ethics, Manual of Rules, and Departmental Policies. It is for these reasons, pursuant to City Policy 206, that your employment with the City is hereby terminated effective this date. I did receive your email with the letter of resignation, however, I am proceeding with the termination. You must surrender all Departmental equipment. The North Carolina Criminal Justice Training Standards Commission will be notified regarding your behavior and I will consult with the District Attorney?s of?ce regarding your suitability as a witness, any bias you may have shown towards criminal defendants, and potential criminal charges. You may within ten (10) calendar days following this dismissal appeal the discipline to the Civil Service Commission. - Please contact the Human Resources Department in reference to any residual bene?ts you may have. Jesse Moore Date Pagez Wilmington Police Department Office of the Chief of Police Donny Williams 615 Bess Street PO Box 1810 Wilmington, NC 28402-1810 910 343-3610 910 343-3636 fax Dial 711 TTY/Voice June 23, 2020 To: James B. Gilmore From: Donny Williams, Interim Chief of Police Ref: Disciplinary Action/ Termination Co: Al Ragland, Human Resources Director Penelope Spicer?Sidbury, City Clerk Dave Oyler, Assistant Chief Ben Kennedy, Deputy Chief Matt Ingram, Captain V. Baughman, Lieutenant, Professional Standards Wendy Whitehead I am in receipt of Internal Investigation 201A007. This investigation looked into whether you violated the following Manual of Rules and Departmental Policies: 2.25 Standard of Conduct 2.26 Criticism 2.27 Use of Inappropriate Jokes and Slurs I reject one of the ?ndings of this investigation and concur with the comments from Deputy Chief Kennedy and Assistant Chief Oyler that you are in violation of 2.25 Standard of Conduct. I concur with the other fmdings of the investigation. On June 22nd, 2020, a pro-disciplinary conference was held with you by myself and Deputy Chief Oyler in accordance with city policy. During the conference, you were made aware of the above listed violation and the potential disciplinary action. You were also given an opportunity to respond to the listed rule violation. 1 have reviewed the report and Spoke with you during your pre-disciplinary conference, at which time you were given the opportunity to provide any information regarding the allegation(s) in the investigation. Your comments regarding people of color and the performance of your duties most certainly are a violation of our Department?s Standard of Conduct Policy. Your tone and references to people of color displays conduct other than that expected by members of this Department. It is for these reasons, pursuant to City Policy 206, that your employment with the City is hereby terminated effective this date. You must surrender all. Departmental equipment. The North Carolina Criminal Justice Training Standards Commission will be notified regarding your behavior and I will consult with the District Attorney?s of?ce regarding your suitability as a witness and any bias you may have shown towards criminal defendants. You may within ten (10) calendar days following this dismissal appeal the discipline to the Civil Service Commission. Please contact the Human Resources Department in reference to any residual bene?ts you may have. James B. Gilmore Date City Manager?s Office 102 North Third Street PO Box 1810 Wilmington, NC 28402-1810 910 341-7810 910 341-5839 fax wilmingtonncgov Dial 711 TTY/Voioe STATEMENT ON THE RELEASE OF EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL INFORMATION Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 160A- 1 68, information contained in a city employee?s personnel ?le is only open for inspection or release under certain circumstances. According to Sec. 160A- 168(c)(7), the ?city manager, with concurrence of the council. . .may inform any person of theemployment or nonemployment, promotion, demotion, suspension or other disciplinary action, reinstatement, transfer, or termination of a city employee and the reasons for that personnel action.? When making a decision about whether to release personnel ?le information, there must be a written determination ?that the release is essential to maintaining public confidence in the administration of city services or to maintaining the level and quality of city services.? Following a closed session meeting with the Wilmington City Council, it is my determination that a situation currently exists that requires release of certain personnel information, and this statement shall serve as the required written determination. With the concurrence of Council, I am hereby delegating to Chief Donny Williams the ability to release the following information to the public: 1. All of the public information allowed to be released under N.C.G.S. Sec. including termination letters, for three Wilmington Police Of?cers: Cpl. Jesse Moore, Of?cer Michael Kevin Piner, and Of?cer Brian Gilmore; and 2. All of the facts and information contained in the investigative report summary of Lt. Jay Baughman from the Internal Affairs investigation into an incident involving the above-referenced of?cers and 3. Written comments that were made a part of the Internal Affairs investigative ?le from Chief Donny Williams regarding the results of the investigation, including his directives for corrective action; and 4. Chief Williams? position on whether the three terminated of?cers should be eligible for rehire by the City at any point in the future; and June 23, 2020 Page 2 of 2 5. The position of the City and the Wilmington Police Department with regard to the release of any audio/Video documentation of the incident that gave rise to this investigation. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. this written determination shall be retained in the of?ce of the manager or the city clerk, is a record available for public inspection, and shall become part of each terminated employee's personnel ?le. I Chief Donny Williams and Mayor Bill Saffo will be holding a press conference in the Blue Ro'om at the Wilmington Police Department at 3 :00 pm this afternoon. They will discuss all of these matters and take questions from the media at that time. Only credentialed members of the press may attend this meeting due to social distancing concerns. Sincerely, Sterling B. Cheatham City Manager