Exactly one week after the Tacoma Police Chief was placed on administrative leave, we are hearing from him and the city.
Until now, a reason for the decision hasn’t been disclosed.
Here is what City Manager Elizabeth Pauli sent to news organizations Wednesday:
“I placed the Chief of Police on administrative leave on Wednesday, September 25 to enable a fact-finding relating to the personal use of a City asset and statements made relating to that use. I have concluded that the facts and circumstances of the use of the asset, subsequent cost reimbursement and statements made around the use and reimbursement, while not intended to mislead, did not meet expected standards of professional judgment. As a result, I have given a verbal counseling and the Chief will resume his full duties as Chief of Police. The Chief and I stand together in holding ourselves to the highest standards in exercising discretion and judgment in the positions we hold. Our shared focus remains on upholding and supporting the entire police department in the good work they are doing for our community.”