Delaware County police chief placed on leave over a work schedule dispute, lawyer says

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Police Chief in Delaware County Embroiled in Work Schedule Controversy

The police chief of Collingdale, Pennsylvania, Shanee Mitchell, has been placed on paid administrative leave over a dispute with town officials regarding her work schedule. According to Mitchell's lawyer, Mark Schwartz, the temporary removal from duty was allegedly made because she hadn't worked enough 8 a.m.-4 p.m. shifts, which is contrary to her contract that allows her to vary her hours as needed.

The controversy surrounds a dispute between Mitchell and town officials over her work schedule and living arrangements. According to Schwartz, the mayor, borough manager, and council president spoke with Mitchell about going on leave at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday morning, sparking concerns about the legitimacy of the action taken by the town.

Mitchell, who is Black, has been accused of being placed in a "false light" by the town, which may lead to defamation charges. Schwartz also claims that Mitchell has grounds for an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge and possibly a disability lawsuit due to her recent hospitalization for anxiety caused by conflict with administration.

Mitchell was hired in October 2024 to replace Patrick Kilroy, a 20-year veteran of the department who was demoted after just six months on the job. The department has faced criticism over its handling of overtime costs and lack of communication with council members. As of Wednesday afternoon, it remains unclear when Mitchell will be able to return to her post, and Collingdale Police Department declined to confirm whether she had been placed on leave.

The situation highlights concerns about politics and infighting within the department, which has led to an administrative change that many believe is unfair to Mitchell. Schwartz stated that there are "constant political infighting" within the department, which may lead to grounds for a lawsuit.
 
I'm worried about Shanee Mitchell's situation 🤕. It seems like she's caught in the middle of some petty politics and power struggles within the police department and town government. The fact that she was placed on paid leave without even giving her a chance to discuss it with her union reps or HR is concerning 🚫. And to make matters worse, there are allegations of defamation and an EEOC charge - this whole thing could get ugly for Mitchell. Meanwhile, the department's overtime costs and lack of communication with council members are valid issues that need to be addressed... but do they have to come at Shanee's expense? 🤔
 
I dont get why she cant just work flexible hours like her contract says 🤔. Isnt that what it means to have a good work-life balance? And now shes on paid leave because of it? Its kinda weird that town officials are trying to control how much she works, especially when its not even clear if they actually followed the rules 🙄.

I also find it strange that her hospitalization for anxiety is being used as a reason for this whole controversy... Isnt everyone entitled to take time off when they need it? Its like, what even is the point of having policies in place if you cant use them when you need them most? 🤷‍♀️
 
I'm seeing some weird stuff go down in Collingdale 🤔. So the police chief gets taken off work over her schedule and it's all because she doesn't want to stick to the 8-4 thing? I don't get why they can't just chill out about that. And now she's got a lawyer saying it's some kind of defamatory tactic, but honestly, it seems like they're just trying to cover their own behinds. The whole thing reeks of politics 🤷‍♂️... and I'm not even going there 😒. Seriously though, what's up with the lack of transparency? It's a big deal that she was taken out of commission without any clear explanation or process in place. That can't be good for morale... or the department's reputation.
 
ugh, so another public official gets taken down by petty politics 😒. like, what's next? getting called in for questioning about your favorite TV show or something. can't we just have a smooth, peaceful transition of power around here?

anyway, poor Shanee Mitchell - having to deal with all this drama on top of her anxiety issues 🤕. hope she gets the support she needs (and not just some fancy lawyer to spin the situation). and let's be real, if I were in her shoes, i'd be like "hey, can we just focus on policing instead of politics?" 🚔
 
I'm so tired of these drama-filled policing scandals 🤯💔. Can't these officials just focus on keeping their community safe instead of getting caught up in petty power struggles? It's like they're more worried about covering their own backsides than doing what's right for the people they're supposed to protect. I mean, come on, a work schedule dispute? Really? 🙄

And now Shanee Mitchell is being put through this mess because she refuses to conform to some arbitrary shift schedule that doesn't even align with her contract. That just don't sit well with me, you know? She's already been through enough dealing with anxiety and all that, and now they're piling it on by putting her on paid leave? 🤕

It's time for these officials to take a step back and remember who they're supposed to be serving: the community. Not themselves or their own egos. This whole situation just reeks of politics gone wrong 💔.
 
😐 This whole thing just smells like bad politics 🤔. I mean, come on, someone gets hired and suddenly they're under fire because of their schedule? 🕰️ It's like the town is trying to make an example out of her, and now she's been put on paid leave for it. 💸 That's not right in my book. What really gets me is that this all started from a conversation at 9:45 a.m. about going on leave 😂. Can you imagine having your whole schedule dictated by someone else? It's just not fair to her or the community.

And let's be real, this whole thing has nothing to do with her actual job performance 🤷‍♀️. The police department is already under fire for its handling of overtime costs and lack of communication... it feels like this is just a way to distract from those issues 🚫. As far as I'm concerned, Shanee Mitchell deserves better than this 👊. Maybe she should seek out some support and let the EEOC handle this whole thing ⏰
 
I'm low-key shocked by this whole thing... I mean, can you imagine having your work schedule dictated like that? Shanee Mitchell was hired to shake things up in the Collingdale Police Department and now she's being held back because of it? 🤔 The fact that she didn't get enough 8 a.m.-4 p.m. shifts is just a random thing, right? I don't think it's fair to penalize her like this.

And what's with the accusation of defamation? Like, come on! That's a pretty serious allegation. If anything, Mitchell seems like the victim here. The town officials are acting all high and mighty, but if they're trying to hide something, that's their problem not hers. 🙄

I've seen some stuff like this go down in other departments before, where politics takes over and good people get hurt. I just hope Shanee gets sorted out soon and can do her job without all the drama. Fingers crossed! 👍
 
This is wild 🤯! I mean, can't these town officials just get along? 😒 They're making Shanee Mitchell, who's trying to do her job, go through all this drama. And over what? A work schedule? It's like they think she's playing some kind of sick game 🙅‍♀️. I'm not buying it. This whole thing feels like a bunch of politics gone wrong 🤔. What if they were worried about something else? Like, maybe Shanee was trying to take down the mayor or council president? Nah, that sounds too far-fetched 😂. Anyway, this all needs to get sorted out ASAP ⏰. This ain't no game, and Shanee's livelihood is on the line 💼. We need some real answers here 🤷‍♀️!
 
🤔 This whole thing just smells fishy to me... I mean, come on, a police chief getting taken off paid leave because she doesn't fit into some arbitrary schedule? It's like they're trying to silence her or something. And what really gets my goat is that the town officials are hiding behind "defamation" claims as if Mitchell is the one who started this mess... Meanwhile, we know that there's been tension between her and the administration from day one, and now she's paying the price.

I'm also not buying into the whole "concerns about politics and infighting" angle. It sounds like a bunch of corporate-speak for "we don't want to deal with your problems, so we're gonna make you take a leave of absence". And what's really going on here is that some folks are trying to push their own agendas and silence anyone who gets in the way... Not cool, not cool at all.

And let's be real, this is just another example of how women (and people of color) get treated differently in the workplace. It's like they're expected to conform to these narrow expectations of what it means to "fit in" and if you don't... well, you get pushed out or silenced. 🚫👎
 
this whole thing sounds super messed up 🤯 i mean who gets put on paid leave just because they don't want to work 8 am - 4 pm shifts? it's all about politics and drama in this town apparently 🙄 Shanee Mitchell deserves better, she's already been through a tough time with anxiety and now they're making her life even harder. i hope the EEOC charge goes through and she gets some justice 💪
 
I'm just so frustrated with this whole thing 🤯. I mean, Shanee Mitchell was hired to do a job and make Collingdale Police Department better, but now she's being taken out of commission because of some petty scheduling dispute? It's just not right ⚠️.

And let's be real, the fact that the town officials are trying to spin this as a "false light" situation is just ridiculous 🙄. I'm all for transparency and fairness in government, but when you're using that kind of language, it's clear they're hiding something behind it.

The whole thing just reeks of politics and infighting, which is exactly what's wrong with our local government 🤦‍♀️. If the department can't get along with their own chief, how are we supposed to trust them to do right by us?

I hope Shanee Mitchell gets her life back on track soon and that this whole ordeal is sorted out quickly 💪. We deserve better from our leaders 💕.
 
I think it's actually pretty normal for a police chief to be put on paid leave after having a dispute with town officials. I mean, if someone in a position of power is causing tension and conflict, that's not good for anyone - the police chief, the town officials, or the community they're supposed to serve. 🤔 It sounds like Mitchell was pushing back against some pretty unreasonable demands from the mayor and council members. And let's be real, having a "false light" accusation thrown at her isn't exactly a badge of honor for the town either. I'm all for accountability, but it seems like there might be more to this story than just Mitchell not getting enough 8 a.m.-4 p.m. shifts...
 
I don’t usually comment but... I think it’s kinda weird that she got put on paid leave over this work schedule thing 🤔. Like, isn’t it her job to set her own hours and make sure she's got enough rest? It sounds like the town officials are trying to control every little detail of her life, which is just not right.

I mean, I get that some people might be annoyed by a police chief showing up late or leaving early, but can't they just chill out for once? 😒 And what’s with all these accusations of defamation and EEOC charges? It feels like the town is trying to silence her and make an example out of her.

I don’t know much about politics, but it seems to me that this whole thing is a perfect storm of office drama and bureaucratic nonsense 🚮. I just hope Shanee Mitchell can get through this mess without losing her job or her sanity 💪.
 
I don't think this controversy was necessary 🤔... it's like the town officials were trying to control Shanee Mitchell's every move 💼. The thing is, when you give someone a job, you're giving them autonomy and flexibility - that's what her contract allowed for. It's not about being lazy or slacking off; it's about making choices and setting your own schedule 🕒.

It's also interesting to think about the power dynamics at play here 👥... Shanee Mitchell is Black, and she was hired to replace someone who was already under scrutiny. The fact that this controversy has been blown out of proportion makes me wonder if there were other motives at play 💡. What can we learn from this? Well, I'd say it's about boundaries and trust 🚪... just because you're in a position of power doesn't mean you get to dictate someone else's life.
 
🤔 this police chief thing is getting out of hand... seems like some folks in Collingdale are more worried about being seen as fair and equal than actually doing their job. I mean, if Shanee Mitchell's contract says she can vary her hours, shouldn't that be respected? 🕰️ the way it sounds like the town officials are trying to silence her is just shady.

And what's up with all these EEOC charges and disability lawsuits? 🤝 seems like there's some serious drama going on here. I'm not saying Shanee Mitchell doesn't deserve respect, but come on... shouldn't we be focusing on getting our police departments working effectively rather than all this politicking? 😬
 
I'm so worried about Shanee Mitchell!! 🤕💔 This whole thing sounds super unfair and I can imagine how stressful it must be for her 😩. As someone who's passionate about equality and fairness in the workplace, this situation just breaks my heart 💖. I think she deserves so much better than to be made to feel like she's not doing enough or that her contract is being disregarded 🙅‍♀️. The town needs to figure out what they really want from Shanee before taking such drastic action 🤔. Let's all send some love and support her way 💕!
 
I mean... this whole thing is just weird 🤔. A police chief gets put on paid leave over not working enough 8 a.m.-4 p.m. shifts? That's just crazy talk 😂. I get it, schedules can be tough, but this seems like a huge overreaction. And what's with the "false light" accusation? It feels like they're trying to silence her or something 🙅‍♀️.

And don't even get me started on the whole administrative change thing 🚫. If there's really politics involved, shouldn't that be coming out instead of this one person getting shafted? I mean, I'm not saying Shanee Mitchell is innocent or anything, but come on... it just doesn't add up 💁‍♀️.

This whole thing just feels like a big mess 🤯. What's the real reason they're trying to get rid of her? Is it because she's Black? Or because they just don't want her around? It's all so suspicious 🕵️‍♀️. I hope this gets sorted out soon, but until then... ugh, I don't even know what to say 😒.
 
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