CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Police demoted Commander Brian McEntee to captain following an internal investigation and pre-disciplinary conference, according to a Cleveland Police spokesperson.

News 5 Investigators confirmed McEntee was demoted after receiving a tip.

However, Cleveland Police have not provided information about why McEntee was disciplined or released documents related to disciplinary proceedings against him.

In an email, a Cleveland spokesperson wrote:

"Following an internal investigation and a subsequent pre-disciplinary conference, the commander in question was returned to their civil service rank of captain of police."

Union response

News 5 Investigators also reached out to Captain Jim O'Malley, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, Cleveland Lodge

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