Officials claim a sergeant punched a fellow officer, while a lieutenant was involved in sexual relationships with both a subordinate and a convicted felon.
Former Lorain police Chief Cel Rivera will become the newest member of the Lorain Academic Distress Commission, replacing Diane Xander.
Rivera, who retired in 2019 after 49 years with the Lorain Police Department, was appointed by Lorain Mayor Jack Bradley.
The Lorain Academic Distress Commission oversees the operation of Lorain City Schools.
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Diane Xander
On Dec. 11, Rivera said he sees himself as a grassroots advocate for students and families on a community level.
âI ve been involved with the schools for about 30 years in a lot of different phases to help them with levies and just different programs,â he said. Â âAnd so, I m a big supporter of Lorain Schools and Lorain teachers and staff, but I love the kids there and I want to see them succeed.