Three Temple police officers have been suspended in separate incident involving violations of departmental policy.

The officers served suspensions stemming from the handling of a felony investigation and for excessive use of force during an arrest, Temple police Officer Shawanna Neeley said.

In the incident involving the investigation, “A lieutenant of the General Investigation Unit and a subordinate officer both served suspensions without pay and were reassigned within the department,” the statement from Neeley said.

Lt. Edward Best was suspended for 25 days without pay in that incident and Officer Jayson Jordan was suspended for 10 days without pay.

In the other case the department concluded the internal investigation of an officer who allegedly used inappropriate force.

Cpl. McNeill Fairey was suspended for three days without pay in that incident.

“This department strives to investigate any alleged misconduct by officers with the goal of maintaining the highest level of service and accountability,” Neeley’s statement said.