North Liberty Police Chief placed on paid leave while city investigates after unions pass vote of no confidence [Video]

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) – The City of North Liberty said they will conduct an independent investigation on Police Chief Diane Venega after Officers and Sergeants in the North Liberty Police Department unanimously passed a vote of no confidence.

Leaders with the city said on Sunday night, the Mayor of North Liberty and their administrative staff were given the results of a vote held by the unions representing North Liberty’s Police Officers and Sergeants.

One member of each union signed the results, which indicated broad dissatisfaction with Chief Venega.

However, city leaders said the document that the unions gave the Mayor’s Office didn’t have any explanations. Before Sunday, no concerns about Venega had been given to Police Chief Venega, City Administrator Ryan Heiar, or Mayor Chris Hoffman. Since no explanations had been provided, Heiar asked members of North Liberty’s Police Department for their concerns.

On Friday, the unions released a …