Friday, January 23, 2009

Demonstration against Granger police chief

More than 30 people demonstrated in front of the Granger City Hall against the return of fired Police Chief Robert Perales.
GRANGER, Wash.

More than 30 people demonstrated in front of the Granger City Hall against the return of fired Police Chief Robert Perales.

The Yakima Herald Republic reports they carried signs Thursday that said, "How Can Anyone Be Above the Law?"

Perales was fired after he was accused of using a stun gun on an animal control officer and interfering with officers interested in forming a union.

An arbitrator ruled this month that the mayor didn't have convincing proof to fire Perales in May for improper conduct. He was reinstated with back pay.

The 45-year-old chief has been with the department 15 years. He says he has done nothing wrong.

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Information from: Yakima Herald-Republic, http://www.yakima-herald.com

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