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Public Safety Director steps down after alcohol-linked crash

Geoff Smith 08162020
Posted at 9:52 PM, Aug 26, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-26 21:52:45-04

STURGIS, Mich. — Geoffery Smith, Director of Public Safety for Sturgis announced Wednesday he is stepping down.

In a public statement, Smith apologizes for the events of August 15th, 2020, saying "I made a mistake, I am human, and accept full responsibility for what I have done. As part of accepting that responsibility, I am stepping aside as Director of Public Safety effective immediately."

Smith was involved in a crash that sent him to the hospital. Alcohol was suspected and he was placed on administrative leave earlier this month.