A controversial former Metro Nashville Police Department captain may be eligible to receive $50,000 annually in money funded by taxpayers for the rest of his life.
Former MNPD captain Jason Reinbold reportedly retired in good standing last week, which allows him to be eligible for full pension and benefits, despite being involved in multiple major controversies and two suspensions in 2020, FOX 17 News' Nikki Junewicz reports.
Reinbold was caught on video yelling and cursing at a Brentwood nanny in front of children outside his home in April, which included the captain lying about being off the clock when the incident occurred, FOX 17 News reports. Many local residents called for Reinbold's termination, but he was instead given an unpaid suspension for 11 days.
Reinbold was also accused of sexual assault and harassment by women employed by the Metro Nashville Police Department. A total of 25 women reported sexual harassment and assault incidents while on the job at the department, including one whose story centered around the former captain.
Reinbold announced he accepted a 10-day suspension following an OPA investigation during a resignation letter dated November 18 and planned to begin his retirement after his final day, which was November 27, FOX 17 News reports.
However, since Reinbold was not involved in ongoing investigations at the time of his final day, he was allowed to retire in good standing, which allows him to receive retirement based on having worked at the department for 25 years.
The former captain is eligible to receive 2% for each year he served, which is equivalent to 50% of his average highest income, once he turns 53 in four years, FOX 17 News reports. Open Payroll records obtained by FOX 17 News showed Reinbold made $111,662.48 at the time of his retirement.
"He'd be looking at around $50,000 a year," said Bob Haught, a former Metro Police officer who received a similar benefit, told FOX 17 News.
"It's determined by the 60 highest paid months, or the five highest paid years, of your career and that determines what your pension is based on," Haught added.
Haught, a former colleague of Reinbold, has publicly stated his criticism of Reinbold noting harassment and intimation among other faults of the former captain.
Reinbold was also allowed to retire with his badge and gun, both of which are rewards given to former officers who retire in good standing after 25 years of service.
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