VILLAGE OF KEWASKUM, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Village Board of Kewaskum has announced they have filed formal charges with the Kewaskum Police and Fire Commission against Police Chief Thomas Bishop and Lieutenant Bryan Frank.

In a release, the board says the charges outline failures of Chief Bishop and Lt. Frank to follow "established procedures and hiring protocols" related to the employment of a Kewaskum Police Officer.

Earlier this year, the Village Board says they were informed of allegations from the early 2000s involving the Officer during his employment with a previous law enforcement agency in Juneau County.

That investigation and disciplinary findings that were upheld in Juneau County Circuit Court ultimately led to his termination from the Juneau County law enforcement agency. 

The Kewaskum Village Board says that the Officer's application to the Kewaskum Police Department "did not disclose the reason for the conclusion of his prior employment."

Following an independent investigation by the board, it was found that the hiring process did not meet the standards expected of department leadership and was not in the best interest of the department or the community. 

The Officer remains on paid administrative leave while next steps in the process are determined.

Because the Village Board is not directly responsible for the hiring, reviwing or discipline within the Police Department, the charging process is required to request a review by its governing body, the Police and Fire Commission (PFC).

You can read more on the board's decision here.