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Chief: Five West Palm Beach police leaders fired following 'double-dipping' probe
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk CBS12
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the situation are available from local news sources, including CBS12.
A nearly two-year investigation has led to significant changes within the West Palm Beach police department. The outcome of this probe resulted in the termination of several high-ranking officers. Further details about the situation are available from local news sources, including CBS12.
It is known that the investigation focused on certain practices related to pay and supervision. The decision to fire these officers was made by the police chief, and it is reported that five command-level officers are no longer with the department as a result of this investigation.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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