Five Richmond County school officers fired over cheating scandal

Five school police officers in Richmond County have been fired in connection with a cheating scandal.

What happened

The Richmond County school system dismissed five officers. The firings are tied to a cheating scandal involving the school system.

What is known

The development involves five school police officers and a personnel decision by Richmond County. The facts currently established do not identify the officers, explain the conduct at issue, or state whether additional people or employees face discipline.

What remains unclear

The timing of the firings, the specific allegations, and the process used to reach the decisions have not been established. It is also not clear whether the school system or another agency has announced additional action.

Records and updates

WRDW reported on the firings. Any statement from Richmond County or a related public record would help clarify the allegations, the disciplinary process and whether the matter is still under review.