Wichita police officer arrested, accused of domestic violence
A Wichita police officer has been put on paid administrative leave after being arrested and accused of involvement in a domestic violence incident.
It happened in Bel Aire on Saturday, a statement from the Wichita Police Department said. The next day, an officer with the Wichita Police Department was arrested and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail in connection with the incident.
“We recognize the concern this causes for our community, and we understand incidents like this can impact trust,” Chief Public Information Officer Andrew Ford said in a statement sent to The Eagle. “We remain committed to accountability, transparency and ensuring our actions align with the expectations of the community we serve.”
The officer has since been removed from his duties, Ford said, and has been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with WPD policy.
The Wichita Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau initiated an internal investigation at the direction of Chief Joe Sullivan, Ford added. That investigation must be completed within 180 days.
“We hold our officers to a high standard, both on and off duty,” Ford’s statement said. “Any conduct that undermines the safety of others or the integrity of this department will be addressed following the completion of the criminal case and the Professional Standards investigation.”
