Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Report: Chief Solomon “chose his own interests” over public safety HEY INSPECTOR GENERAL, CHIEF SOLOMON AIN'T THE ONLY ONE!!!!!!!

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Methuen police chief placed on leave after Inspector General finds he violated his duty by orchestrating exorbitant police contracts

Report: Chief Solomon “chose his own interests” over public safety

Embattled Methuen police chief Joseph Solomon was placed on administrative leave Wednesday, a city councilor said, after the state Inspector General released a scathing report concluding that he and other officials engaged in widespread potential misconduct by drafting contracts that would pay him and senior officers exorbitant salaries.

Methuen Mayor Neil Perry also placed on paid leave Solomon ally, Capt. Greg Gallant, head of the 19-member Methuen Police Superior Officers Association, according to the councilor, DJ Beauregard, who was notified Wednesday afternoon by the mayor.

“After speaking with the Office of the Inspector General this morning, reviewing the report issued today ... and consulting with legal counsel, I am placing two individuals at the Methuen Police Department on paid administrative leave,” said Perry in a statement. “This is a personnel matter, and as such will be handled with appropriate due diligence, confidentiality, and professionalism. Actions taken today are not considered disciplinary at this time.”

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