Simpsonville Police Chief Thomas Brummer has been suspended for 30 days without immediate public details following a unanimous vote by city leaders over alleged personnel policy violations. City officials confirmed the immediate paid suspension and appointed Sgt. David Aikins as acting chief while an outside firm investigates the claims.
City leaders in Simpsonville took swift administrative action, placing the head of the local police department on leave following undisclosed personnel policy violations. The decision came during a municipal meeting where officials voted unanimously to remove the chief from active duty while harassment and misconduct allegations are reviewed by an independent investigator.
Unanimous Suspension and Independent Investigation
Simpsonville Police Chief Thomas Brummer was suspended effective immediately following a July 21 meeting of city leaders. According to municipal records, the suspension is slated for 30 days or longer if deemed necessary by officials managing the case.
The city said Brummer’s suspension stems from alleged personnel policy violations, including harassment and misconduct allegations. City of Simpsonville meeting minutes from July 21 say Brummer was suspended, effective immediately, for up to 30 days or more if needed.
The suspension letter read aloud at the meeting noted that there had been a violation of the Simpsonville personnel policy, though the minutes do not elaborate on what the violation was.
The formal motion passed by the commission also authorized hiring an outside entity, Advanced Investigations Solutions, to investigate allegations of harassment and misconduct
to ensure an independent review of the personnel policy infractions. Leaders unanimously voted to put Brummer on paid suspension effective immediately. Details about the allegations had not been released as of Thursday morning.
Leadership Continuity and Department Response
With Brummer sidelined during the review, internal operations have shifted to the department’s command staff. Sgt. David Aikins stepped into the role as acting chief for the duration of the suspension. Sgt. David Alkins has been named as acting chief for the duration of Brummer’s suspension.
The Simpsonville Police Department declined to comment on the suspension or the investigation. An administrative operator at the department stated that officials do not comment on ongoing investigations, telling the Herald-Leader that officials do not comment on ongoing investigations, leaving the broader context behind the personnel violations unaddressed in public records.
Next Steps in the 30-Day Timeline
