Event Brief
Bartow Police Chief Resigns After Employee Complaint
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Bartow Police Chief Stephen Walker resigned on August 14 after city leadership confronted him over an employee complaint. City Manager Mike Herr said an official complaint was received August 12 and that an Internal Affairs investigation is underway regarding Walker’s conduct.
WHO: Stephen Walker, Bartow Police Chief; Mike Herr, Bartow City Manager
WHAT: Walker resigned abruptly following an employee complaint, and the city launched an Internal Affairs investigation into his conduct.
WHEN: Aug 14, 2026
WHERE: Bartow, Florida
WHY: City administration received an official employee complaint about Walker on August 12, prompting leadership to confront him and Internal Affairs to investigate his conduct.
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