A small-town Alabama police chief has stepped down amid an investigation into the alleged sexual harassment of a young female employee.

Cordova Police Chief Jason Hare, a husband and father, resigned Monday, Mayor Jeremy Pate confirmed. The resignation came just four months after Hare was hired.

Pate released this statement to AL.com on Tuesday: “We’re aware of information that is being circulated regarding a city employee, however it is our practice not to comment on specified personnel matters.”

“We take all reports of employee misconduct seriously and respond promptly and thoroughly.”

Pate said the investigation is administrative only, not criminal.

Efforts to reach Hare were not immediately successful.

The allegations involve an 18-year-old dispatcher. AL.com obtained video of at

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