Emerald Isle Officer placed on leave after controversial social media post

Emerald Isle Officer placed on leave after controversial social media post

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- The Emerald Isle Police Department is investigating a social media post made by a member of the department on their personal account. According to the released statement, the post is not condoned by the department or the town, and the employee involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The Chief of Police has stated that all concerns will be reviewed promptly and fairly…

Emerald Isle officer on leave as police investigate controversial social media post

The Emerald Isle Police Department is investigating a social media post made by one of its officers on their personal account. The department clarified that the