Overview
- City officials confirmed Chief Dan Zientek was put on paid administrative leave after a closed-door council session Thursday night.
- The City of Humble hired the law firm Olson and Olson to conduct an independent review of the police department’s management and operations.
- Officials say the review has begun and, due to the holiday schedule, is expected to extend into early 2026.
- The city has not disclosed the reasons for the review or provided further details about the personnel matter.
- ABC13 reports the city named Captain Kris Battenfield as acting chief while the investigation proceeds.