CALERA, Ala. ( WBRC ) - A Columbiana Police Officer was arrested in Calera for driving under the influence.

According to Columbiana Police Chief Jeff Bowers, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, Officer Alicia Simpson was arrested on Highway 70 by Calera Police.

Bowers says Simpson was not on duty at the time of her arrest and that Columbiana Police has an internal disciplinary procedure.

This procedure begins with an investigation, then moves to a personnel board committee which reviews the investigation and makes a recommendation to city council, which has final say.

Bowers confirmed the committee is made up of department heads and two council members.

According to Bowers, Simpson has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.

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