NASHVILLE, Indiana — The police chief of the Nashville Police Department is searching for answers today as the town council reviews her job performance.
Nashville Police Chief Heather Burris has been in the role since 2022.
During a town council meeting on Monday, the town council voted unanimously to demote Burris from her current role as chief.
The council didn’t accept public comment until after the vote was taken.
In a letter from the town’s attorney attained by WRTV, the following reasons for Burris’ termination were given.
- Failure to provide coverage for town of Nashville
- Failure to have foot patrol presence in Nashville
- Failure to stop reserve officers from using cars for personal use
- Failure to move within 20 miles of Nashville
- Failure to cut down on overtime hours
Nashville Police do not operate 24/7.
The same letter requests Burris to resign instead of being terminated from the role.
Burris refused to resign.
“I am going to stand my ground,” Burris told WRTV.
Burris feels that the complaints laid out in the town council …