Crime & Safety
2 Whitman Police Officers Investigated For Misconduct: Chief
The chief of the Whitman police said they've been placed on administrative leave during the investigation.
WHITMAN, MA — Two police officers have been put on paid administrative leave after they were accused of misconduct. In response to the allegations Whitman Police Chief Scott Benton released a statement:
"This morning I was notified of alleged officer misconduct involving the consumption of alcohol by two Whitman Police officers at a local restaurant yesterday afternoon.
An internal review and finding of facts was immediately launched by the Whitman Police Department and the matter remains under active investigation.
The two officers have been placed on paid administrative leave.
The Whitman Police Department takes all allegations of police officer misconduct seriously."
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