GOODYEAR – Goodyear Police Chief Jerry Geier was terminated from employment with the City of Goodyear on December 20, 2019. Geier was placed on administrative leave on October 7, 2019, following allegations of misconduct.
On Friday, the City of Goodyear said in a news release: “Shortly after, external investigators began a very thorough review which recently concluded. Based on those findings, it was determined that Geier violated administrative policies. Those violations are non-criminal and non-financial in nature.”
Geier was hired as Police Chief on January 9, 2012.
Three other employees were also put on administrative leave in early October. They include Deputy Chief Justin Hughes, Officer Kyle Cluff and Administrative Services Manager Susan Petty. Those investigations are still ongoing and are also considered non-criminal and non-financial in nature, according to Goodyear officials.