Toledo Police promote lieutenant who was disciplined for sexual harassment

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo Police have now officially promoted a man who’s been in trouble in the past for sexually harassing a fellow officer from sergeant to lieutenant.

The department held that ceremony Wednesday afternoon. That allegation and the ruling by the internal affairs sector happened in 2021. They were not mentioned at the ceremony, but the chief did tell all of the newly promoted about professionalism and accountability.

Former sergeant Kevin Nabors officially became lieutenant Kevin Nabors in a Toledo Police ceremony. He got his new badge from Chief Mike Troendle and his children. The 46-year-old has served on the department since 2013.

His time will be marked, in part, by a ruling from 2021 when the internal affairs department sustained an administrative violation of conduct unbecoming of an officer and personal harassment. Among the allegations showing a nude picture of himself to a fellow officer.

“This department is committed to accountability, to professionalism and to doing things the right way. That commitment must be carried forward by each of you every single day,” said Chief Mike Troendle said to the newly promoted officers and the crowd.

Chief Troendle told the I-TEAM in a statement this week that his department takes allegations of misconduct seriously and that Nabors completed all disciplinary requirements and has had no further issues since that time. Neither Chief Troendle nor Lieutenant Nabors would speak to us after the ceremony.

Six people were promoted in total. Each was reminded of the great responsibility and accountability required.

“This is a profession built on public trust. trust within our ranks and trust within the community. As leaders, you are now responsible for protecting both,” said Chief Troendle.

The Toledo Police Command Officers’ Association, of which Nabors is a part, says he did fulfill his discipline and since then, he’s been a model and distinguished command officer.

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