February 3, 2021
BOSTON (WHDH) – Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said in a statement late on Wednesday that he was putting new Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White on administrative leave amid an investigation into “allegations” “that came after he was sworn in on Monday.
“In an attempt to create a smooth transition and to honor former Commissioner Gross’s desire to spend more time with his family, Dennis White was asked to quickly assume the role of police commissioner, starting last Friday,” said Walsh in a statement. “These disturbing issues were not known to me or my team, but they should be at the forefront. Upon learning of these serious allegations, I acted immediately, placing the Commissioner on administrative leave, while the corporation’s attorney hires an outside lawyer to conduct a full and impartial investigation. “
White was sworn in as the city’s 43rd police commissioner, replacing former police commissioner William G. Gross, who announced his retirement last month.
Chief Superintendent Gregory Long will serve as an interim commissioner as the investigation unfolds.
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