The Miami, OK, Chief of Police is under investigation for alleged official misconduct.

 The City has placed Chief of Police Thomas “Hightower” Anderson on paid administrative leave. City administration has also engaged the efforts of an outsourced independent investigator to conduct a full, fair, and competent investigation into allegations against Anderson. Anderson will remain on leave until the investigation is concluded.

The City has not indicated what the specific allegations are against Anderson, stating only that they relate to personnel matters.