The Humble Police Department is facing leadership issues as Chief Daniel Zientek has been placed on unpaid leave due to "new information and allegations" about his conduct. City Manager Jason Stuebe said the information came up during a third-party review of the police department’s management, leading to the suspension of the chief’s pay, as per FOX 26 Houston.
City officials have launched an investigation into Humble Police Chief Daniel Zientek following complaints from two police employees and a survey showing widespread staff dissatisfaction. "Due to the severity of those allegations, Dan Zientek has now been relieved of duty without pay pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation," according to ABC13.
The allegations focus on Zientek’s administrative duties and leadership, not financial misconduct. In the meantime, Capt. Kris Battenfield is serving as acting chief, with city management pledging transparency and expecting the independent investigation to conclude by the second week of January.
