Post investigators told the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission on Jan. 17 that a review of employment and arrest records for Christopher Trevon Curry, a former Dyersburg State Community College police employee, showed a pattern of arrests and multiple agency terminations that merit commission review. The commission voted to set the matter for an informal hearing as soon as practicable.

Why it matters: The commission’s decision starts a formal POST review process that can lead to disciplinary action, including suspension or decertification, if the commission finds grounds under POST rules. Investigators said the matter raised public‑safety and reporting concerns because of multiple arrests, some involving alleged domestic assault, and several past employer terminations.

What investigators reported: Investigator Cantrell summarized an audit that began in April 2024 after a complaint from a former Dyersburg State employee that pre‑employment reporting was incomplete. Staff found multiple arrests since Curry was certified in 2022; the transcript lists six employing agencies in a short span and terminations from three agencies. Investigators described two domestic‑related arrests in late 2023 and early 2024 and said one charge was dismissed by the DA pursuant to a memorandum of understanding that included factual admissions the district attorney expects could be used if POST takes jurisdiction.

Commission reaction and vote: Commissioners including Beverly and others said they wanted to act swiftly but preserve due process. Commissioner Beverly moved to set the case for an informal hearing “as early as possible,” the motion received a second and carried by voice vote. Staff and counsel noted that Curry may be limited in what he can say because of ongoing court processes; counsel indicated the memorandum of understanding will inform the administrative record.

Next steps: POST staff said they will notify Curry and schedule an informal hearing; staff indicated they will prepare draft suspension dates and related materials so the informal subcommittee can proceed quickly. Commissioners also discussed the broader problem of officers failing to report arrests to agencies and the commission and asked investigators to consider enforcement approaches for those reporting lapses.

Ending: The commission set the informal hearing and requested staff prepare materials; commissioners signaled intent to use the informal process to assess whether formal disciplinary action is warranted.