One Officer Placed On Leave, One Resigns

[Chattanooga Police]

In reference to the calls I have received on Officer Shawn Cunningham and Mr. Jeff Thompson;

Officer Shawn Cunningham has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending an Internal Affairs Investigation; he became an officer in 2002.

Mr. Jeff Thompson became a Chattanooga Police Officer in 1999 and has now resigned from the department.

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Sgt. Kim Noorbergen
Chattanooga police Department
Police Information Officer

[Gary]

I've asked for more information, if any is available, on the incident(s) leading up to this situation. As soon as I hear anything, I'll have it posted.