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Lieutenant Demoted After Hazing Investigation
Investigation Focused On Critical Emergency Response Team
POSTED: 4:42 pm EDT August 20, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS — A lieutenant with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department has been demoted after an internal hazing investigation.James Martin, previously the commander of the Critical Emergency Response Team, was demoted to sergeant after he violated four departmental rules — truthfulness, general conduct, conduct unbecoming and chain of command, according to a department investigation, 6News’ Joanna Massee reported.Officials said the allegations against Martin involved subjecting newcomers to abusive or humiliating conduct or ridicule.