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Police chief: three officers on administrative leave as county investigates incident
Summary
The police chief told the council three officers are on administrative leave while Montgomery County investigates a recent incident; the chief asked for patience and privacy for officers and their families and said some details cannot be shared pending the county review.
The police chief updated the council and the public that three officers were placed on administrative leave in connection with an incident being handled by Montgomery County.
"Three officers are on administrative leave at this point till they could be cleared to come back to work," the chief said, and asked residents to be patient while the county conducts its investigation. He said the department will provide updates as allowed by the county process and urged residents and media to avoid speculation while the inquiry is ongoing.
Council members and several residents offered condolences and support for the officers and their families, and asked that community members refrain from posting disparaging social-media comments about the individuals involved while the investigation proceeds.
Why it matters: Administrative leaves and county-level investigations affect department staffing and public confidence; the village’s ability to maintain mutual-aid and emergency response depends on staffing and interagency coordination during the inquiry.
