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Texas fire chief accused of abuse of power and tampering

The chief implemented a zero tolerance policy meaning, while on duty, no member of the department can be under the influence of drugs or alcohol

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SHERMAN, Texas — A recently reinstated Sherman firefighter has filed a complaint against his chief. It was submitted to the city June 17. Included in the 50-page document are accusations the chief abused his power as the highest ranking member of the fire department.

The complaint centers around a Sherman firefighter, Shane Kenney. About half-way through a 20-minute recorded meeting between Kenney and Sherman fire Chief Jeff J.J. Jones, the chief asks Kenney how much he had to drink the night before at a club called Rendezvous in Sherman.

The timestamp on the video shows it was recorded on March 24, 2013 at 7:15am.

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