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Leander ISD Police Chief on Leave | Texas News
Leander ISD Police Chief Rogers is on administrative leave as TCOLE investigates the department’s background check procedures for new officers, with Assistant Chief Baskerville stepping in as Acting Chief. The district was previously notified of a similar inquiry in spring 2026 — then involving a now-departed employee — but this new probe, launched in October 2025, remains active. Nearly half of last year’s recruits have left, some citing concerns to a local police union. TCOLE warns potential license penalties if violations are found, and the district has hired a third-party consultant to…
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