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"The chief of police in Edgewater has been placed on suspension.WESH 2 News confirmed early Thursday that Chief Dave Arcieri was placed on suspension by city officials.The chief was on the job when the city manager, Tracey Barlow, visited to Edgewater Police Department headquarters to inform him he was suspended with pay, pending further notice.\"I would just like to say that accusations can be made by anybody at any time,\" said Edgewater Mayor Mike Thomas.Thomas said he was as floored as anyone to learn of upheaval in the police department and he said until he hears differently, he will still think of Arcieri as top-notch.\"Everything from a police officer, to a supervisor, to going to be chief,\" said Thomas.  \"Everything I have dealt with him has always been professional.  No favors have ever been given to anybody.\"Arcieri is an 18-year veteran who has served as the city\u2019s police chief for nearly two years. He served as an interim chief for several months before that.Details about what led to the suspension were not immediately available, but citizens said they are in shock.\"I guess it's never good to be investigated if you're a cop,\" said Fred Brown.The city manager said he wants to keep his inquiry pure and wants to make it as fair as possible which is why he will not go on camera to comment.The mayor warns people not to rush to judgment.\"When you get the top dog, somebody wants to cut you down,\" said Thomas.  \"It's very unfortunate. My thoughts go out to him and his family.\"Barlow has not said how long the inquiry will take, but Arcieri will remain on paid leave until it is completed.14277264"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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