McCandless Police Chief Suspended Without Pay

McCANDLESS, PA - Embattled McCandless police chief David DiSanti has been suspended without pay following accusations of inappropriate behavior toward a female officer.

DiSanti will remain off the job until he agrees to a corrective action plan that township officials have yet to devise. He had been on paid leave since October while the township conducted an investigation, and he received a vote of no confidence from the McCandless Police Officer's Association in December.

DiSanti repeatedly has denied any wrongdoing. His attorney, Tim O’Brien, issued a statement Tuesday on his behalf.

“Chief DiSanti's sole objective is to ensure that the McCandless Town Police Department is operated in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards,” he said.

“The chief expects to achieve that objective with the assistance of all interested parties, citizens, police officers and the powers to be. The citizens of McCandless are entitled to no less, should accept no less, and the chief--given his record of over 40 years of exemplary service as a police officer and police administrator, will likewise not accept anything less.

“The chief looks forward to his return to duty, when appropriate - and as soon as possible - where he will continue to perform his duties to the best of his God-given abilities.”

Earlier this month, police Lt. Jeffrey Basl was suspended for 10 days after accusations that he made lewd and inappropriate comments.

Photo via Town of McCandless.

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