Cheney Free Press -

I read with interest the Cheney Free Press headlines regarding Capt. Nate Conley and Sgt. Rocky Hanni being placed on administrative leave based upon their performance, efficiency, and scheduling concerns. The charges allegedly occurred when both officers worked directly for me. You would think that I would be contacted to provide a statement as to what I observed, but sadly I was not.

I had daily contact with both officers, and I can attest to their superior performance. They both performed their duties meeting or exceeding my expectations as chief of police and to suggest otherwise is...