# City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Called Meeting September 29, 2026

The City of Griffin Board of Commissioners’ called meeting on September 29, 2026, focused on an independent policy-compliance review of the Griffin Police Department by attorney Tom Kirkbride, whom the city had retained. Kirkbride said the department was performing well overall but raised concerns about city management’s access and involvement in police operations, command structure and succession coverage, and the handling and reporting of two probationary employees’ departures. He recommended reviewing personnel records and procedures, correcting reports to POST and the Department of Labor if warranted, and establishing a fair process for employee discipline. The city manager disputed key findings and described the circumstances surrounding the employees’ departures; commissioners questioned both accounts, the review process, and the report’s handling. The meeting ended with discussion of whether to continue deliberations in executive session; the transcript does not establish that a motion or vote occurred.

The retained attorney’s report and engagement were discussed, but no contract award, spending amount, budget allocation, or other procurement decision was identified. Industry Tags: Public Safety and Professional Services. Topic Tag: Regulatory Compliance.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Professional Services
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Called Meeting September 29, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpcsO5iTvdA) - City of Griffin