BPD officer placed on administrative leave

Carol Johnson, The Times-Mail
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A Bedford Police Department officer is on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.

BPD Chief Terry Moore informed the Bedford Board of Works & Safety Monday that he placed Capt. Tim Chen on leave Aug. 10. Chen is a 17-year member of the police force.

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Following the meeting, Moore said pending the outcome of an internal investigation into a departmental violation, Moore will return to the Board of Works with a follow-up recommendation regarding Chen's status. No other details were released.

One-way alley request

A request to make an alley behind Lincoln Plaza Pharmacy one way was approved. The pharmacy wants to add a pharmacy drive-thru window as a convenience to customers and requested the alley direction to be changed.

Moore said he reviewed the alley and recommended the change to one-way heading south, which was approved.

In other business

The board approved the insurance renewal proposal for property, liability, auto and worker compensation. The annual premium is $412,850.

Street Commissioner Dave Flinn received approval to use Beam Longest & Neff for engineering services to prepare the pave road assessment at a cost of $15,000. The assessment is needed when the city applies for state and federal grants for street improvements and also indicates streets that need improved.

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TASC Director Dennis Parsley presented an updated drug and alcohol policy for TASC employees, a contract for toxicology services and an agreement with White River Lodge to provide evacuation services in case of emergency. All were approved.

Bedford Mayor Sam Craig officiated at the swearing-in of Bedford's newest police officer, Taylor Daugherty.

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This article originally appeared on The Times-Mail: Bedford police officer, Capt. Tim Chen, placed on administrative leave