DEVILS LAKE (KZZY) - The Devils Lake City Commission unanimously approved buyout deals for the city's top two cops Monday night.
Chief Keith Schroeder will remain on leave with pay until the end of July and Captain Jon Barnett will remain on leave with pay through the end of June.
The city commission suspended both officers with pay April 3 after an internal assessment of the police department was released that was highly critical of their management of the department.
Mayor Dick Johnson calls it a sad situation but says he is pleased the city and the officers were able to reach a mutual agreement to part ways. Commissioners will decide soon on how to proceed with the search for a new police chief.