— Jonnie Adams (@JonnieAdams) July 9, 2015. police Chief Cathy Lanier said she wouldn't comment on the alleged assault. The incident continues to be investigated under the department policy and, as a precautionary measure, has been implemented by Department policy and the officer in question is placed on paid leave while the investigation is ongoing, Lanier said in a statement. Police say the alleged assault happened around an early Friday night outside the church with a different pastor. When the pastor called the police, Lanier didn't say whether he knew where the alleged victim was, nor that she was the alleged attacker. The incident continues to be investigated under the department policy and, as a precautionary measure, has been implemented by Department policy and the officer in question is placed on paid leave while the investigation is ongoing, Lanier said in the statement. A police statement also says it was unclear whether the alleged attacker had any specific plan to commit a crime. In the wake of last October's shooting, a number of people, ranging from church employees and residents, have complained about the law banning armed security guards.