Read the letter given to Middletown Police Chief David Birk placing him on leave ‘until further notice’

Dec. 21—MIDDLETOWN — Middletown Police Chief David Birk was placed on administrative leave "until further notice," according to City Manager Paul Lolli. Birk, named chief in December 2019, was placed on paid leave Wednesday morning, Lolli said. He declined further comment. "Generally, we do not comment on personnel matters," Lolli said. The Journal-News requested more information on the …