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City of Boise settles dispute for alleged misconduct of former BPD chief [Video]

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BOISE, Idaho — The City of Boise has settled a dispute with Boise Police Officer Kirk Rush, who sought damages for the alleged misconduct of former Police Chief Ryan Lee relating to a 2021 training incident.

Idaho State Police initially opened its investigation into Lee after he allegedly broke Sgt. Kirk Rush’s neck during a daily department briefing in October of 2021.

RELATED: Boise police officer files tort claim alleging Chief Ryan Lee broke his neck, investigation ongoing.

Both parties eventually participated in court-ordered mediation, in which the city’s insurance provider settled the case for $850,000, according to a press release from the City of Boise.

Boise Police Chief Lee was in his position for just over a year before the damages were filed against him. Lee stepped down from his position in October 2021, at the request of Boise Mayor Lauren McLean.

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