HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. – Howey-in-the-Hills is searching for a new police chief after Mike Giddens resigned last month, weeks after being placed on administrative leave over an investigation.
Giddens stepped down June 3, citing what he called a coordinated effort against him.
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In his resignation letter, he wrote that his private life was being “targeted by anonymous individuals driven by personal and political agendas.” He also noted his 32 years in law enforcement as a factor in his decision.
Giddens was placed on leave in May as part of an investigation involving the Howey-in-the-Hills Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Town Manager Sean O’Keefe told News 6 the probe has not wrapped up.
“The investigation, with the assistance of the LCSO, is still ongoing, so we cannot speak to that,” O’Keefe said.
Town leaders have not disclosed what allegations prompted the investigation.
John Batchelor is currently serving as interim chief while the town searches for a permanent replacement.