Overview

• Mesa Police Department confirmed an investigation into Assistant Chief Ed Wessing for alleged failure to obey city management policies, personnel rules or official communications.
• The department said Wessing has been reassigned to home during the inquiry.
• The City of Mesa declined to discuss the case and said it will follow established procedures to ensure due process.
• Wessing has served 27 years with Mesa PD and most recently led the Community Services Bureau overseeing training, human resources, wellness, finance and community relations.
• Earlier this year, he was a candidate to become Phoenix’s police chief.