Overview
- Lt. Shane O’Sullivan is serving as acting chief as the city opens a search for a permanent replacement in the coming weeks.
- Lopez had been on paid administrative leave for several weeks during the internal review, which officials say has now concluded.
- City leaders have not released the findings, describing the probe as an employment matter unrelated to public safety.
- The department says it remains fully operational and focused on community safety and professionalism.
- ABC13 previously reported the inquiry began in late November after Lopez reportedly sought an outside agency to examine members of his command staff.