Ethics complaint filed against Memphis fire chief
Gina Sweat was appointed Memphis Fire chief in 2016. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
A Memphis resident has filed an ethics complaint against Memphis Fire Department Chief Gina Sweat.
The complaint by Antoine Maxwell alleges that Sweat has “engaged in discriminatory practices regarding promotions and discipline.”
It also alleges the “pattern of conduct” started in 2016, the year Sweat was appointed fire chief.
“She has shown favoritism and created a culture of fear. This includes altering policies and possible misuse of city resources,” the complaint reads.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.
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