Another Cheating Scandal Allegation: San Francisco FD

A cheating scandal with racial overtones has been alleged in the San Francisco Fire Department.

Battalion Chief Kevin Taylor has alleged that senior officials provided assistance to white officers on a promotional examination for assistant chief. However, the incident that gave rise to the accusations has been characterized by those involved as a discussion of firefighting tactics unrelated to an examination – involving a retired chief hired to advise the city on how to develop the exam.

The examination was given in August of 2010. Chief Taylor’s accusations were initially investigated by John Kraus, the city’s Director of Recruitment and Assessment Services, who found no wrongdoing. Taylor has appealed this determination to the civil service commission, and asked that a new investigation be ordered.

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