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POLL: Do agree with the decision to place Hampton Police Chief Charles "Chuck" Jordan on paid administrative leave?

Hampton police Chief Charles ¿Chuck¿ Jordan Jr. was placed on administrative leave with pay Wednesday, and will remain so while the city hires an independent accounting firm and an independent municipal attorney to investigate an undercover cigarette sting operated by Hampton Police. Do you agree with the decision to place the police to place Chief Jordan on paid administrative leave? The department will be run by former police Chief Thomas H. Townsend while those reviews take place, according to a statement released by the city to the media Wednesday evening.

  • Yes. I think it is appropriate while the investigation is going on.
  • Yes. Chief Jordan was in charge of the department during the cigarette sting so I think he should be on leave just like other officers involved.
  • No. I don't think Chief Jordan should be placed on leave as long as the investigation is not interfering with him doing his job.
  • No. Chief Jordan should not be held accountable for the possible wrongdoing of other officers.
  • I'm not sure.
 

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