The head of the Kansas Highway Patrol is stepping down.In an announcement this morning, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced the retirements of Adjutant General Major General David Weishaar and Kansas Highway Patrol Superintendent Colonel Herman Jones.Colonel Herman Jones has been the focus of a nearly three-year investigation by KMBC Investigates into multiple allegations of harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination from current and former KHP employees.“It has been a sincere and distinct honor serving the citizens of Kansas as the Superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol,” Colonel Herman Jones said. “It has been my endeavor to keep Kansas highways and communities safe. Through the support of Governor Kelly and the collaboration of many dedicated employees of the Kansas Highway Patrol, we have strived to maintain the integrity of this agency.”In 2020, six female employees filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Kansas and some high-profile officials within the Highway Patrol, including Jones. The lawsuit details claims of sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and a hostile work environment. Jones was also accused of sexual harassment.During his tenure, Jones also terminated four high-ranking troopers. All four have filed lawsuits claiming they were fired for supporting the female employees who filed the federal lawsuit. Two of those troopers’ lawsuits have since been settled. A third trooper’s termination was overturned by a Kansas civilian board and his job was reinstated; however, that trooper declined to return to KHP under Jones’ leadership.In an interview with KMBC on Wednesday, Jones said the investigation did not play into his decision. "I've decided it's time to move on," he said. "That was just on my own account." In a request from KMBC 9 Investigates, a spokesperson for Gov. Laura Kelly's office said Col. Jones will receive the full amount of retirement that he is eligible for and entitled to come July 1. "The decision to retire was made by Colonel Jones and his family after a career in law enforcement spanning more than 45 years," said Deputy Communications Director Zach Fletcher. "We wish him the best in his next chapter." Earlier this year, some Republican state lawmakers began demanding an investigation into KHP. House Bill 2022 was also filed last month proposing the Highway Patrol be placed under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.Kansas Sen. J.R. Claeys supported that bill. "I think it's necessary to pursue those kind of things," he said. "Really, what we wanted was this to be the ultimate solution to the problem is getting a new superintendent for the Kansas Highway Patrol."