
Ohio police deputy chief relieved of duty amid internal investigation
USA TODAY
Columbus Division of Police Deputy Chief Elrico Alli has been relieved of duty pending an investigation into unspecified allegations of misconduct.
An Ohio police deputy chief has been relieved of duty due to an internal affairs investigation into unspecified allegations of misconduct.
Columbus Division of Police Deputy Chief Elrico Alli is the subject of an internal affairs investigation into a possible violation of division policy, Columbus police Sgt. Joe Albert said Feb. 23.
"Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, we are unable to provide further details at this time," Albert said.
Columbus Division of Police personnel who are relieved of duty must turn in their gun, badge and other equipment, and are given a desk assignment at police headquarters, the division said previously.
Alli was one of four deputy chiefs hired in 2023 to replace deputy chiefs who accepted $500,000 buyouts. to leave their roles as part of Chief Elaine Bryant's plan to overhaul the division's leadership.













