An Ohio police deputy chief has been relieved of duty due to an internal affairs investigation into unspecified allegations of misconduct.
Columbus Division of Police Deputy Chief Elrico Alli is the subject of an internal affairs investigation into a possible violation of division policy, Columbus police Sgt. Joe Albert said Feb. 23.
"Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, we are unable to provide further details at this time," Albert said.
Columbus Division of Police personnel who are relieved of duty must turn in their gun, badge and other equipment, and are given a desk assignment at police headquarters, the division said previously.
Alliwas one of four deputy chiefs hired in 2023to replace deputy chiefs who accepted $500,000 buyouts. to leave their roles as part of Chief Elaine Bryant's plan to overhaul the division's leadership.
Alli joined the department in 2004. He previously worked for the Youngstown Police Department from 1997-2002, according to records on the Ohio Attorney General's Office website.
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The Dispatch has requested copies of Alli's personnel file and disciplinary records from Columbus Division of Police.
Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge No. 9, said in a news release Feb. 23 that the internal investigation is "administrative in nature" and does not involve any criminal wrongdoing involving Alli.
"At this time, we encourage the public and media to allow the internal review process to proceed without speculation or premature conclusions," Steel stated.
The police union has assigned a lodge attorney to represent Alli in the investigation, Steel said.
Public Safety and Breaking News Reporter Bailey Gallion can be reached atbagallion@dispatch.com.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch:Ohio police Deputy Chief Elrico Alli relieved of duty