Fullerton police chief on paid leave pending investigation on off-duty incident at concert

Monday, August 27, 2018
FULLERTON, Calif. (KABC) -- The chief of the Fullerton Police Department is on paid administrative leave following an off-duty incident involving EMTs.

Irvine police said the incident involving Chief David Hendricks and another officer happened Saturday at the Five Point Amphitheater during a Lady Antebellum concert.
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Authorities are investigating what happened between Hendricks, the other officer and EMTs. No arrests were made, but they were asked to leave the concert.

The department provided a statement regarding the investigation.

"This investigation is unconnected to the performance of official duties, as it relates to allegations of off-duty conduct outside of the City. The City does not intend to provide further details or comments regarding this matter," it said, in part.
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For now, Capt. Bob Dunn is serving as acting chief of police.

No further details were released.
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