Outside investigator hired for probe of former Bartow chief
By The BriefBrief
The City of Bartow has hired an outside investigator to lead an Internal Affairs probe into former Police Chief Stephen Walker, city officials announced Wednesday. Glenn Ferrell, a founding member of the Florida Internal Affairs Investigators Association and a veteran law enforcement officer with prior Polk County Sheriff’s Office experience, will conduct the inquiry.
WHO:Glenn Ferrell; Stephen Walker; City of Bartow officials
WHAT:Bartow hired an outside investigator to lead an Internal Affairs probe into former Police Chief Stephen Walker.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET
WHERE:Bartow, Florida
WHY:No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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