The same day a man was sentenced in the first on-duty death in Golden Police Department history, the police chief went on leave.
Golden police announced that Chief Joe Harvey “temporarily” stepped away from the position on Jan. 21, according to a news release, the same day Stephen Geer was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the death of 33-year-old Ofc. Evan Dunn.
Deputy Chief Mike Hendershot will take over as the interim police chief, the department said. Hendershot has been with the Golden Police Department for over 18 years and in law enforcement for nearly 35 years, with over 10 years in leadership roles…