RCSO Merit Board Meeting

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board held a personnel appeal hearing on October 16, 2026, concerning former deputy Calvin Swan’s termination. Sheriff’s Office witnesses testified that an investigation found at least 43 instances of conflicting work hours across off-duty special-duty assignments, including assignments for the Peach Tree neighborhood association, Augusta Mall, and other entities. The investigation cited GPS records and submitted time sheets; a witness said a theft-by-deception warrant involved 31 hours and approximately $1,550 allegedly owed to the Peach Tree association, along with a separate violation-of-oath warrant. Swan disputed the allegations and argued that his administrative rights and procedures had been mishandled. The Sheriff’s Office requested that the termination be sustained. The transcript ends without a recorded board vote or decision; no procurement activity was identified.