DENVER — RTD Appearing Co-Chief of Police Dr. Glynell Horn, Jr. has resigned from his place, the company confirmed to Denver7 on Wednesday.
In response to the Regional Transportation District (RTD), Horn submitted his resignation on Feb. 21, and his final day will probably be March 6. The district didn’t remark additional in regards to the circumstances surrounding his resignation.
Horn was appointed performing co-chief of police alongside Steven Martingano in October 2024. He beforehand served as RTD’s deputy chief of patrol and safety after spending greater than 15 years in legislation enforcement in his native Houston space.
A report by CPR Information stated Horn was promoted to chief over the objections of different RTD law enforcement officials. The police union president stated Horn and former RTD Chief of Police Joel Fitzgerald violated state legislation by not carrying their police physique cameras.
A video obtained by CPR confirmed Horn not carrying his police physique digicam whereas responding to a home dispute in June.
In January, Denver7 requested RTD CEO and Basic Supervisor Debra Johnson in regards to the report and why she promoted Horn given these considerations. Johnson stated Horn was “extremely certified” to function a co-chief.
“Talking to the purpose in regards to the body-worn cameras, that difficulty has been addressed relative to Dr. Horn, and all legal guidelines are being adhered to as we go ahead,” Johnson instructed Denver7 on the time.
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Horn and Martingano have been appointed practically two weeks after RTD mysteriously parted methods with Joel Fitzgerald, who had been on depart since July, over an undisclosed “personnel matter.” Johnson refused to reply Denver7’s query about filling the emptiness within the days following the announcement.
A termination letter obtained by Denver7 stated a third-party investigator had decided Fitzgerald violated a number of insurance policies. In November 2024, Fitzgerald filed a federal lawsuit in opposition to RTD, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation.
Denver7’s Landon Haaf and Brandon Richard contributed to this report.
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