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place of Chief. It is not Jared Hawkinson. In stating that, going back to the Compiled Statute, in my opinion, in the way I read this, you can have �ve people read it and get �ve di�erent opinions; Lt. Hawkinson is actually not a supervisor or directing full-time police o�cers in any capacity. We’re trying to make sure we’re not shooting ourselves in the foot with anything we do. And, like I said, �ve peo‐ ple can read the Compiled Statute and have �ve dif‐ ferent interpretations. Actually, Hawkinson does not have any full-time o�cers reporting to him in any capacity. As far as the scheduling is concerned, the scheduling is done by the Chief and Lt. Hawkinson puts it on paper.”

Swearingen noted, prior to the conclusion of the meeting, there are roadside safety checks planned for September in Abingdon to be conducted by the police department. Their focus will be on seat belt and insurance violations and those not having City Wheel Tax Stickers.

Source: From “Statute Open to Interpretation Says City of Abingdon O�cials,” by D. Fowlks, August 2, 2007, Argus- Sentinel, 2(31). Copyright © 2007 Argus-Sentinel.

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