Greenfield police chief placed on paid administrative leave

City of Greenfield

GREENFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The city of Greenfield's police chief, Jay Johnson, has been placed on paid leave as of last Friday, April 25. 

In a statement, the mayor's office said the city is conducting "an independent review of recent workplace concerns."

But because the issue is a personnel matter, they have not provided more details. 

They went on to say, "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."

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