Former Joplin Police Chief Lindsey placed under suspension

Fort Smith, Ark. City Administrator Randy Reed has placed Police Chief Kevin Lindsey on administrative leave, saying he lacks confidence and trust in the former Joplin police chief. The suspension is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Lindsey since he left Joplin for Fort Smith in January 2007, according to an article in today's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette:

Reed placed Lindsey on leave Friday afternoon following a meeting they had earlier in the day. The outcomes of other meetings with Lindsey since the firing of three police officials were upheld by the Fort Smith Civil Service Commission in December were factors in Friday’s decision, Reed said.
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will meet in executive session Tuesday to discuss the final decision about Lindsey’s continued employment with the city, Reed said.