Overview
- City Manager Sheryl Long placed Theetge on paid administrative leave pending an investigation into her leadership and named Assistant Chief Adam Hennie interim chief.
- Mayor Aftab Pureval endorsed the decision and met with Hennie to review plans emphasizing technology, visibility, rapid response and follow‑through on a recent climate assessment.
- Theetge’s attorney, Stephen Imm of Finney Law Firm, called the action political scapegoating, said she was asked to resign, and indicated they are considering legal options.
- The Fraternal Order of Police voiced support for Theetge and criticized her treatment as the department continues to operate roughly 100 officers below its authorized strength.
- Downtown business owners demanded transparency during the probe and warned against turning crime responses into a political blame game following recent high‑profile incidents.