Des Moines police officer placed on leave, under investigation for misconduct
Des Moines police officer placed on leave, under investigation for misconduct Philip Joens and Melody Mercado, Des Moines Register A Des Moines police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after being charged with misconduct in office for allegedly interfering with a case involving his girlfriend. Rodney Alan Briggs was arrested Wednesday by the Altoona Police Department, according to a news release from Des Moines police, and the Des Moines Police Department Office of Professional Standards has begun an investigation. Briggs exceeded his authority as an offi...