Davis to Hire Investigator After Grand Jury Report

Davis city leaders have hired an independent investigator to examine the Yolo County Grand Jury's allegations of fire department misconduct.

The grand jury released its report June 30, detailing the investigation prompted by citizen complaints. Primary complaints were that the department has inconsistent promotion practices, a hostile work environment caused by a too-close relationship between fire Chief Rose Conroy and the firefighters' union and misuse of sleeping facilities by drunk off-duty firefighters.