BOSTON (WHDH) - A Massachusetts State Police dispatcher has been placed on paid administrative leave pending a status hearing.

The department plans to determine what the dispatcher’s status will be for the duration of the internal investigation during the hearing scheduled for early next week.

Upon completion of the investigation, the department will determine if further administrative action is warranted.

This is a developing story; stay with 7News for updates.

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