AKRON, Ohio — A veteran Akron police lieutenant accused of misconduct won't be fired — instead, he'll be paid to stay home for more than a year. Records obtained by 3News Investigates show Lt. Brian Simcox was placed on paid terminal leave after an investigation found that he sexually harassed a co-worker.

The incident that effectively ended Simcox's nearly 30-year career at the Akron Police Department happened at the visitation/funeral for 30-year veteran detective Clay Cozart . According to a notice of disciplinary charges, on July 5, 2025, Simcox was walking by a female officer, who had at the time less than two years of experience in her role with the Akron Police Department. Simcox signaled like he was giving her a high five — instead, the report says that he "slapped her derrier

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