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Council votes to release redacted investigation report into police chief
Summary
The City Council voted to release a redacted version of an internal investigation report concerning the police chief; councilors said they balanced transparency with protecting staff identities and morale.
The St. Helens City Council on Feb. 5 voted to publish a redacted investigation report related to the police chief, removing names but releasing the investigation's substantive findings and conclusions.
A motion to release the redacted report was made and seconded during the regular session. Council discussion focused on transparency versus staff privacy and morale. Several council members said they wanted the…
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