Arizona State University’s campus police chief has been suspended for his alleged actions during anti-Israel protests.
Michael Thompson has been placed on administrative leave as school officials review complaints filed against him on April 26 and 27, the school told Fox News Digital in a statement.
The statement read: “In accordance with university policy, Arizona State University Police Chief Michael Thompson has been placed on paid administrative leave pending a review of complaints related to his conduct on April 26 and 27, 2024. Assistant Chief John Thompson has been appointed Acting Director.
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Arizona State University has placed its police chief, Michael Thompson, on leave amid concerns about his behavior during anti-Israel protests. (Fox Phoenix)
“The ASU Office of General Counsel is directing a review of the actions surrounding the establishment and dismantling of the encampment on Alumni Lawn. Once the review is completed, ASU will provide an update on its findings,” it continued.
The nature of the complaint was not disclosed.
From the evening of April to the early morning of the next day, anti-Israel protests intensified on the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, with nearly 70 people arrested.
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According to Fox Phoenix, protesters promoted the demonstrations on social media and made a series of demands, including the university terminating all research exchanges and partnerships with Israel, abolishing the Arizona State University Police Department and the Tempe Police Department, and demanding University President Michael Crow resigned immediately.
At a press conference on May 2, protesters said the arrests were an example of police overstepping their authority.
