A Carbondale Police officer is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into an alleged social media post published by the officer.

According to a Carbondale Police press release, the police department immediately initiated a formal personnel investigation into the incident to determine the source and validity of the social media post. Police did not say what the post was about or release the officer’s name.

Officials say they take these matters extremely seriously and wants to assure the public this issue is being address swiftly and if found to be valid, may lead to the disciplinary measures in accordance with the city of Carbondale and Department Policies and Procedures.