West Fargo's Assistant Police Chief on Paid Administrative Leave

(West Fargo, ND) -- One of West Fargo's most important leaders in currently sitting on paid administrative leave.

The Police Department has announced that effective since August 19th, Assistant Police Chief Jerry Boyer has been on leave for an "ongoing internal investigation" into "non-criminal matters".

The full statement from West Fargo Police reads as follows:

"On Thursday, Aug.ust 19th, Assistant Chief Jerry Boyer was placed on paid administrative leave due to an ongoing, internal investigation unrelated to criminal matters. Paid administrative leave is used during internal investigations to ensure a fair process for both the employee and the department. At this time, there will be no further comment on the investigation because it is active and the department does not comment on personnel issues."

Boyer has been with West Fargo PD for over 15 years, and has spent two decades in law enforcement.