Outside company taking over Oak Island sexual harrasment investigation

A Raleigh company is taking over the investigation into allegations of sexual harassment within the Oak Island Police Department.

Kilpatrick and Associates, a human resources consulting firm, has been hired by the town to look into discrimination and harassment allegations lodged by five women who worked in the department.

Oak Island mayor Johnny Verreen said the town lawyer made the arrangement yesterday.

Details on the cost and start date of the investigation are still unclear.