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WTHR Investigates

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2005

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Story of Indianapolis police offer accused of driving under the influence;

[AI-Generated Summary] An investigative report by Channel 13 Eyewitness News revealed that Columbus Police Chief Matt McCord repeatedly violated his department's zero-tolerance policy by drinking alcohol and driving his official police vehicle. Undercover surveillance from late May through mid-August documented McCord spending 16 weekdays golfing at Timber Gate Golf Course, drinking before driving on at least five of those days, and even continuing to golf during a major local hostage crisis. Furthermore, work records revealed he only took official time off for nine of those 16 golfing days. Following the investigation and an initial placement on paid administrative leave, McCord admitted to his mistakes and resigned from his position before the exclusive report even aired. Deputy Chief Bill Martin has since been named the new police chief.

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