On March 11, the city's mayor placed then-police chief Shawn Baer on administrative leave as officials investigated allegations of alleged misconduct.
On March 11, the city's mayor placed then-police chief Shawn Baer on administrative leave as officials investigated allegations of alleged misconduct.CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Despite being told by the city's law director not to answer questions, a Circleville city council member is not only talking, but asking his own questions about the details of two investigations into chiefs at the police department.
“It was easier to get rid of me than face the police department,” explained Wilkinson about why he was fired. “My biggest concern is I don't believe the rank and file in the city of Circleville are technically qualified to carry a firearm. Just because a box is checked on a piece of paper does not mean that you are qualified,” Wilkinson said. Wilkinson says he has no problems with the officers, but his concerns are with the leaders of the department.
Neither Wilkinson nor Brooks knew if Davis was placed on leave for that incident, but the city has hired a law firm to investigate both Baer and Davis.
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