An investigation is underway into an alleged mishandling of a sensitive document in the Wichita Police Department.
Police Chief Joe Sullivan issued a statement in response to the situation:
On Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023, I became aware of the possible mishandling of a sensitive police document by a department member.
Given the nature of the allegation, on Tuesday evening I turned the investigation over to Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter who has started a comprehensive investigation.
In response to the allegation, I placed the department member on administrative leave with pay, pending the results of the investigation.
There is no word on the nature of the document or the case it may be connected with.
