Pequot Police Chief Put On Administrative Leave

Jerry Braam, Pequot Lakes Police Chief, has been put on administrative leave, according to Pequot Mayor Nancy Adams.  Citing Minnesota's data practices statute, the reason for the suspension could not be discussed.  Adams said the decision was made Monday and was effective immediately.  She said, per city policy, Braam will remain on administrative leave for five days and the city council will meet after the five day period to take action on the issue.