Readers debate if village manager should be informed on confidential police investigations
Because it’s a police investigation which could be compromised if that information is released prematurely. That includes the Acting Village Manager. She may be notified that an investigation is taking place, But she does not have to be given the details….
Suggesting the investigation would have been compromised if Ward had told Mailander suggests everyone outside of the police department are blabbermouths. Hey guys your doo doo stinks just like everyone elses….
Village Manager and mayor and council are supposed to be kept out of the loop until the investigation is complete, because they’re not covered by secrecy regulations and could not be prosecuted if they were to accidently reveal pertinent information….