Articles About disciplinary action

• No new discipline, MOU extended in Meister Case

  By Megan BachmanMarch 14, 2019

  

  Yellow Springs Police Officer David Meister will not face additional discipline after a ten-week investigation into his professional behavior on the night of a fatal shooting in the village in December, according to the Village last week.

• Decision pending — Meister won’t be fired

  By Megan BachmanMarch 7, 2019

  

  Last week, Village Manager Patti Bates confirmed that Yellow Springs Police Officer Dave Meister won’t be fired at the conclusion of the recent internal investigation into his professional behavior.

• Hearing officer conclusion—Meister violated no policies

  By Diane ChiddisterFebruary 28, 2019

  

  In a decision released Wednesday, Feb. 20, pre-disciplinary hearing officer Jeffrey Hazlett concluded that Yellow Springs Police Officer Dave Meister did not violate any police department policies by not responding to a shooting in the village in early December. 

• Hearing process complete; Meister demoted

  By Megan BachmanSeptember 6, 2018

  

  On Monday, Aug. 27, Yellow Springs Police Officer David Meister was officially disciplined by Village Manager Patti Bates.

• Meister, Village agree to enter into mediation

  By Diane ChiddisterAugust 2, 2018

  

  The Village of Yellow Springs has agreed to enter into mediation with Yellow Springs Police Corporal Dave Meister, according to Village Solicitor Chris Conard this week, regarding a dispute over proposed disciplinary actions that has lasted more than a month.

• Village Council — Discipline process continues

  By Megan BachmanJuly 26, 2018

  

  The disciplinary process for Yellow Springs Police Cpl. David Meister continues this week after a motion failed at Council’s July 16 meeting that would have halted the process.

• Village Council — Citizens speak up for Meister

  By Megan BachmanJuly 12, 2018

  

  Nine villagers spoke in support of Cpl. David Meister, a local police officer facing discipline charges, at Village Council’s July 2 meeting.

• Village, Meister still at odds

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Last Friday’s pre-disciplinary hearing for Yellow Springs Police Corporal Dave Meister was postponed in hopes that lawyers representing Meister and the Village could reach a compromise agreement.

• Village police — Meister discipline sparks protest

  By Diane ChiddisterJuly 5, 2018

  

  The proposed demotion and additional discipline of a popular local police officer has sparked concern in Yellow Springs, including a protest last weekend.

• Yellow Springs Police Officer Penrod disciplined for event

  By Lauren HeatonJanuary 1, 2015

  

  Last week the Village disciplined Yellow Springs Police Sergeant Naomi Penrod for misconduct she displayed during a peace officer call in the village in November.