A police chief is addressing a controversy surrounding a phone call he made to an activist. The chief, Todd Bettison, claims the call was personal, not official. The controversy began when the activist, Jahdante Smith, posted photographs on his Facebook page.

The photos were of a mayor and her former partner, and were shared to draw attention to allegations involving the former partner. The police chief asked the activist to remove the photos in a recorded call.

Further details about the controversy and the police chief's relationship with the activist are available from the source. The police chief has known the activist since 2019 and has donated money to help him.