BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) — The police chief in Bel Air is on administrative leave after being served a temporary protective order.

Chief Charles A. Moore Jr., was served the order by the Circuit Court for Harford County on Tuesday.

"Given that this is a personnel matter, the Town of Bel Air and the Bel Air Police Department have no further comment at this time." the city said in a statement on their website.

Deputy Chief of Police Richard J. Peschek will be the acting chief of police during Moore's absence.