Kauai Police Chief Put on Leave

They’re falling like dominoes on Kauai.

After reports this morning that two assistant police chiefs had been put on leave, it turns out Kauai Police Chief Darryl Perry himself is out on leave, too.

Kauai PD said Perry and his two deputies will be out of commission pending an investigation based on an “employee complaint.” Here’s the terse statement they put out:

LĪHU’E –  As of this morning, Police Chief Darryl Perry is on leave and Deputy Police Chief Michael Contrades will serve as Acting Police Chief until further notice.  Assistant Chief Mark Begley has been appointed by Contrades as Acting Deputy Chief.  This leadership structure will be in place until the investigation of an employee complaint has been concluded.  No further information will be released, as it is a personnel matter.

“I want to assure the community that we will continue to provide the highest level of service and protection for the people of Kauai,” stated Acting Chief Contrades.