The top spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department has been placed on administrative leave as a criminal investigation into her use of a police vehicle remains ongoing.

Dallas Police spokesperson on leave What's New: Dallas Police have confirmed that Allison Hudson, the department's Assistant Director of Media Relations, has been placed on administrative leave.

The department describes the move as "consistent with Department policy and prior actions taken by Chief Comeaux." The backstory: Hudson is currently being investigated by the agency's Public Integrity Unit.