The city of Fresno said it placed its police chief on paid administrative leave as it conducts an investigation into an 'inappropriate relationship.'
The city of Fresno placed its police chief on paid administrative leave Wednesday as it continued an investigation into an inappropriate relationship that he allegedly had with an officer's wife. “In light of the intense public scrutiny surrounding the administrative investigation and in the best interest of all parties involved, Chief Paco Balderrama will be placed on paid administrative leave,” City Manager Georgeanne White said in an email to the Fresno Police Department.
“Even though you’re imperfect as well.” The temporary suspension comes four months after the city released a written statement in February indicating that the chief had informed the mayor and city manager that “an allegation would likely be made against him related to an inappropriate off-duty relationship he was involved in.” Deputy Chief Mindy Casto will take over the chief's operational duties while he's only leave.
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