Riverview Police Chief Fires Detective Amid Allegations of Misconduct Background Check
In Riverview, Missouri, Police Chief Brandin Neil, who faces past allegations of excessive force and was appointed by a former mayor jailed on sex crime charges, has fired a detective who reportedly conducted a background check on him and uncovered…
Charlotte, NC, October 11, 2026 —
RIVERVIEW, MO – A detective in the Riverview Police Department has been terminated after reportedly conducting a background check on Police Chief Brandin Neil. The background check allegedly uncovered past allegations of misconduct against Chief Neil.
The circumstances surrounding the detective’s termination and the specific findings of the background check were not immediately detailed. However, sources indicate the detective’s actions were related to their investigation into Chief Neil’s professional history. The existence of prior allegations against Chief Neil was reportedly the focus of the background check.
Chief Neil himself has faced scrutiny regarding past allegations of excessive force. Further complicating the departmental landscape, Chief Neil was appointed to his position by a former mayor of Riverview who has since been incarcerated on sex crime charges. The summary did not specify the timeline of these appointments or allegations.
The dismissal of the detective raises questions about internal affairs and the handling of investigations within the Riverview Police Department. The specific nature of the reported misconduct allegations against Chief Neil, the details of the background check conducted by the terminated detective, and the exact reasons for the termination were not publicly disclosed by departmental officials.
The former mayor’s legal situation and the past allegations against Chief Neil represent significant contextual elements for the current events. The department’s response, including the termination of the detective, is expected to draw further attention given these prior circumstances. The contractor’s name involved in the appointment process or any specific details regarding the sex crime charges against the former mayor were not provided. The contractor’s name or the specific code violations were not provided.
Further details regarding the background check, the prior allegations, and the rationale for the detective’s firing remain unconfirmed by official sources. The timeline of these events and the specific outcomes of any previous investigations into Chief Neil’s conduct were not detailed in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Kalie Strain, David Amelotti on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.
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