East Point police Sgt. Timothy Hanner thought it was strange when he scored 99 on the department’s internal promotions test.
“I should’ve gotten an 88,” Hanner told Channel 2 Action News.
Hanner’s suspicion led Chief Tommy Gardner Jr. to launch an internal investigation. And before that investigation was done, Maj. Tony Mabry, who was involved in scoring the tests, retired, the station reported.
“I made an honest mistake,” Mabry said. “It wasn’t intentional.”
Mabry ordered the point value of each question changed from 4 to 4.5, according to the investigation. But, as the chief said, Mabry “was not supposed to be involved in scoring the test.”
Had the matter gone unchecked, the scoring would have allowed some undeserving people to be promoted, Channel 2 reported.
“There was no attempt at favortism,” Mabry said. “I made a mathematical error.”
A GBI polygraph test was scheduled for Mabry, but he retired before it was given, the news station reported.
“I did what was best for myself and all involved,” Mabry said of his retirement. “I’ve had 27 years for a great city and a great police department.”
Know what's really going on with crime and public safety in your metro Atlanta community, including breaking news, trial coverage, trends and the latest on unsolved cases. Sign up for the AJC's crime and safety newsletter delivered weekly to your inbox.
About the Author
