Griffin Police chief placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave

GRIFFIN — Griffin Police Chief Mike Yates was placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave Friday afternoon by City Manager Jessica O’Connor, O’Connor confirmed Saturday.

Yates began his career as a deputy with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and then served with the Atlanta Police Department. He came back to Henry County with the Henry County Police Department, rising to the rank of captain.

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