An Action News Jax exclusive investigation found the man who makes decisions in times of crisis, like hurricanes, has also been described by top law enforcement and public safety officials as displaying “reprehensive conduct,” “inappropriate behavior,” and “deplorable actions.”
Those words are used to describe Chief Todd Smith of the Emergency Preparedness Division. He runs the Emergency Operations Center for Jacksonville and is in charge in times of emergency.
“We’re here for you,” investigator Emily Turner told him when he walked out an hour and a half later. The woman didn’t want to file an official report, hoping it could be handled administratively. But the incident was serious enough her MSHP supervisor contacted Chief Smith’s boss, Chief Keith Powers with JFRD “so it could be handled appropriately,” according to an internal email exchange. The email says Smith didn’t deny his behavior or try to justify it and the Chief Powers promised MSHP he’d fire Smith if it ever happened again and would “place a formal reprimand in Smith’s personnel file.
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