Andy Humbles

ahumbles@tennessean.com

One Lebanon police officer has resigned and another has been placed on administrative leave following their social media comments reportedly critical on the ban being lifted on transgender individuals serving in the military.

Nikki Hesson resigned on Thursday, according to Lebanon police, and Jesse Lockard has been placed on administrative leave.

The comments on Facebook have generated an internal investigation because they may have violated department policy on social media, Lebanon Police Department Cpl. PJ Hardy said.

T. Leigh Hearn-Rushton is representing Lockard and stated facts will show the officer did not violate city or department policy.

"Officer Lockard is an exemplary employee with a stellar record in law enforcement with both Lebanon and Metro Nashville Police Departments," a news release states. "It is disappointing that accusations have

arisen and Officer Lockard is being tried inaccurately via the media."

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