BARTOW, Fla. – Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker resigned abruptly on August 14 after city leadership confronted him over an employee complaint, prompting an active Internal Affairs investigation into his conduct.
According to a public statement released by Bartow City Manager Mike Herr, city administration received an official complaint regarding Walker on August 12. A preliminary inquiry determined the allegations against the chief were credible.
Two days later, on August 14, Herr and City Attorney Sean Parker met with Walker to address the allegations directly…