GREENFIELD, Wis. — The chief of the Greenfield Police Department has been placed on paid administrative leave.
In a statement to TMJ4 on Wednesday, Greenfield Mayor Michael Neitzke confirmed Chief Jay Johnson was placed on leave effective Friday, April 25, while the city conducts an independent review of "recent workplace concerns."
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Neitzke said the city will not provide additional details at this time, saying in part, “This is a personnel matter, and the review is ongoing.”
You can read his full statement below:
“Chief Jay Johnson was placed on paid administrative leave effective Friday, April 25, while the City conducts an independent review of recent workplace concerns. Because this is a personnel matter and the review is ongoing, the City will not be providing additional details at this time. Our priority is to ensure a thorough, fair process and to maintain the continued safety and effective service of the Greenfield Police Department for our community.”
According to his bio on the city's website, Johnson first began working for the Greenfield Police Department in 1992. He worked his way up to sergeant, lieutenant, and captain before being appointed as chief in 2019.
Johnson did not reply to TMJ4's request for comment
TMJ4 is working to learn more about this developing story and will update you on air and online as more information becomes available.
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