WALDO, Fla. (AP) — Waldo city officials have placed the acting police chief on administrative leave after allegations from fellow officers that he installed city-owned surveillance equipment for personal use and improperly stored evidence.

Waldo City Manager Kim Worley on Thursday announced Cpl. Kenneth Smith’s leave and asked for a commander from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office to take over while the issues are being resolved.

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