The San Leandro police chief has been placed on administrative leave this week, pending an investigation into allegations of department policy violations, city officials announced Friday.
this week, pending an investigation into allegations of department policy violations, city officials announced Friday.Paul Sanftner, a spokesperson for the City Manager's Office, announced Friday that Police Chief Abdul Pridgen's paid administrative leave started Monday.,a Bay Area law enforcement veteran with extensive experience, including decades with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, will serve as interim chief during the investigation.
"His extensive background and proven leadership skills make him an excellent candidate to lead the department while Chief Pridgen is on leave," said Fran Robustelli, San Leandro’s city manager. City officials said the firm, Kramer Workplace Investigations, is conducting the investigation into the allegations against Pridgen.Pridgen assumed the role of San Leandro police chief in 2021, following his tenure as chief in Seaside.that I have read and agree