Phoenix police sergeant placed on leave after anti-ICE rally incident in Chandler
A Phoenix police sergeant was placed on administrative leave after an investigation into his conduct at a January anti-ICE student protest in Chandler, where he attended off-duty, masked, and armed. According to a Chandler police report, the sergeant allegedly indicated he intended to provoke protesters into assaulting him so arrests could be made, raising serious concerns about judgment and conduct. Police leadership emphasized that officers are held to high standards both on and off duty, and the incident is now under internal investigation, with findings to determine potential disciplinary action.
