Hoonah’s police chief resigned. Then he was fired.

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Hoonah’s Police Chief submitted his resignation after less than two years in the role. Then, the city fired him. He says it was retaliation.

The City of Hoonah’s chief of police, Carlos Frias, submitted his resignation on Friday after he was placed on administrative leave. On Monday, he was informed that the city had declined it and terminated his employment.

Frias said he was placed on leave because of an excessive use of force complaint. He argues the investigation was one-sided and aimed at removing him.

He alleges he was pushed out of his role because he began investigating complaints of misconduct against some city leaders. City leaders deny the allegations and say he was fired for a series of violations, includi