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The University of Utah has confirmed that their new chief, Rodney Chatman, has been placed on administrative leave.
Deseret News reports that Chatman was placed on leave “sometime” this week, and that Deputy Chief Jason Hinojosa is handling the day-to-day operations of the police department.
The agency declined to comment on why the chief was placed on leave or whether it is related to police certification issues.
The Utah Attorney General’s Office also confirmed Friday it is one of multiple agencies involved in an investigation into the police chief, but declined to specify what they are investigating.