The Algood Police Chief has been placed on administrative leave, after scathing images, and audio recordings of potential police misconduct were handed over to the city council.
"A lot of people could be afraid when you're dealing with elected officials or sworn officers," said Brett Knight, Fry & Fry Attourneys at Law.
He was referencing scared citizens, afraid of what the consequences may be for blowing the whistle on a man sworn to protect and uphold the law.
"I was surprised when I first had the information brought to me. For sure, I was very surprised. I hold law enforcement in very high esteem," said Knight.
Attorney Brett Knight was shocked when the police misconduct evidence swarmed into his office.
One of the whistle blowers showed Knight cell phone video, which showed Algood Police Chief Gary Harris drinking while driving, putting citizens in his own city in danger.
That documented information didn't just stop at the videos. There were also hours of inappropriate conversations, even discussing some of the women on his own force.
"The detective is joking that he's going to tell the Sergeant that in order for her to get promoted she's going to have to do something with the Chief. Something dirty his quote. And the Police Chief is laughing about it and finding it quite funny," said Knight.
But there was one conversation Knight found even more disturbing.
"He's trying to acquire prescription pain medication without a prescription. They discuss some doctor shopping," said Knight.
As the acts that have been done in the dark came to light, Algood residents were hopeful that Police Chief Harris would be held accountable.
"I think they're still nervous about how this is going to play out but they're optimistic that the city council and the mayor are going to do the right thing," said Knight.
NewsChannel 5 reached out to Police Chief Harris and his attorney, but they both declined to comment.
