The Delaware County Police Union says Raheem Blanden is on leave from his job as a Chester police officer and is under investigation for alleged misconduct on the force.
Residents in Collingdale, Delaware County, expressed their outrage on Tuesday night over local leaders trying to make a controversial hire for the town's police chief.
The Delaware County Police Union says Blanden is on leave from his job as a Chester police officer and is under investigation for alleged misconduct on the force. The night was defined by these uneasy moments. One instance was when the council president denied union representatives the opportunity to speak during a time for public comments.Action News tried to speak with the council president about why he believes Blanden is the right person for the job.The mayor of Collingdale expressed her opposition to the proposed hire.
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