Officer termination appeal (Officer Anthony Stephenson)
Summary
Officer Anthony Stephenson's 21-day suspension was modified to termination, and he has appealed. The merit commission will hold a hearing on October 12 in Room 301 — that hearing could determine whether he is fired or reinstated.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Depends on the outcome — the officer gains a chance to contest his termination, and the public gains transparency in police discipline.
The disciplined officers face suspensions or reprimands affecting their records and pay.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Oct 12, 2026
A 21-day suspension for Officer Anthony Stephenson that had been modified to termination was closed after the officer resigned, cancelling the disciplinary hearing. It's the end of a personnel matter that would otherwise have played out publicly before the commission.
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Sep 28, 2026
Officer Anthony Stephenson's 21-day suspension was modified to termination, and he has appealed. The merit commission will hold a hearing on October 12 in Room 301 — that hearing could determine whether he is fired or reinstated.
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Sep 14, 2026
Officer Anthony Stephenson's 21-day suspension was modified to termination, and he has appealed. The merit commission will hold a hearing on October 12, 2026, which will decide whether the termination stands.
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Aug 24, 2026
Officer Anthony Stephenson's 21-day suspension was modified to termination, and he has appealed. The merit commission has set a hearing for October 12, 2026 — the outcome will determine whether he stays on the force.
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Jul 27, 2026
Eight discipline cases were on the agenda, from written reprimands to suspensions of up to seven days. These cases touch on police accountability and how misconduct is handled within the department.
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