Officer Placed on Probation

JACKSONVILLE � Jacksonville Police Officer Tim McDonald was reprimanded Tuesday for not following procedure at the scene of a car accident on Canada Street on June 2. According to a tape recorded by a dash camera in McDonald�s squad car, he left the scene of the accident without interviewing both parties involved in the accident, interviewing the witness or recording anyone�s driver�s license or insurance information. McDonald is the first Jacksonville police officer to be placed on probation since Daniel became chief five years ago, he said. Chief Reese Daniel said McDonald has gotten multiple complaints and commendations during his nearly three years with the department.