Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter can keep his law enforcement certification after agreeing to terms set by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission on Thursday. That’s the result of Thursday morning’s hearing before the POST Commission, which came after audits found issues within the department last year. Part of the agreement from the …
The State of Tennessee has granted a later trial for Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter. The sheriff may have his certification revoked or suspended after a letter reveals he has provided false information since being elected. The case has been rescheduled for a hearing at the POST Commission in Nashville on January 16, 2025. Commissioners say …
At Friday’s Tennessee POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission) meeting, the POST investigator pointed to continuing issues with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department. In September, Commission Chair Chad Partin, who also is the sheriff in Coffee County, expressed concerns about background checks for new hires and used firm wording toward Grundy County Sheriff Heath …
Grundy County Sheriff Heath Gunter heard strong words from Coffee County Sheriff Chad Partin during a Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission session Friday morning in Nashville. The POST Commission learned earlier this year that some deputies in Grundy County were working without certification. They also accused the sheriff’s office of filing false …
