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Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph has been indicted on seven counts, including three counts of official misconduct, theft, and forgery.
The State Comptrollers Officer found Randolph misappropriated at least $2,387, during the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Officer’s Association 2022 Fall Conference in Gatlinburg. A Putnam County Grand Jury indicted Randolph on one count of theft of property over $1,000, three counts of official misconduct, one count of forgery over $1,000, one count of false entries in governmental records, and one count of violation of the Tennessee Personal and Commercial Computer Act of 2003.
“This investigation raises several ethical concerns,” Comptroller Jason Mumpower said. “By engaging his subordinates in his actions, the chief abused his position, and he has potentially damaged the public trust in the management of the department.”
The investigation found Randolph skipped out on the 2022 conference. Another Monterey officer shared QR codes with Randolph, allowing him to improperly log his attendance. Randolph submitted documentation of 36 credit hours to the Monterey Police Department’s training coordinator. According to the investigation, Randolph and his wife visited restaurants and stores.
The town of Monterey paid for Randolph’s $400 conference registration fee, Randolph’s $25 TLETOA membership, $1,200 wages, overnight accommodations, fuel reimbursement, and per diem.
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway has recused himself and his office in the matter because of a personal relationship with Randolph.
