Press Release: 4-1-2014 (NOT AN APRIL FOOLS)
Weathersfield Police Chief Accepts US Marshals Position
Weathersfield Town Manager Jim Mullen said that he has reluctantly
accepted the resignation of Weathersfield Police Chief William Davies.
Chief Davies has accepted a job with the U.S. Marshals Service
protecting federal courthouses. His last day of work for Weathersfield
will be Monday, April 7th. He was appointed Police Chief in March 2013
following the retirement of Chief Richard Brown.
“Chief Davies’ 38
years experience as a police officer has been invaluable in setting the
foundations for a modern police department,” Mullen said. “He knows
how to patrol a community in a way that maximizes the effectiveness of
the patrols. His work with his officers, the public, and other
departments is outstanding. We will miss him.”
Mullen said that
he has just begun to advertise for a new Chief and will be asking the
Select Board to appoint a Police Chief Candidate Review Committee to
assist in the selection process.
Chief Davies said that he feels
that “His time was well spent and that the Police Department is moving
in a very positive direction. We have been able to attract a good crew
of officers and have the support of the community. We have received
grants for mobile data units and new radios in the cruisers. It was not
an easy decision for me to accept a position with the Marshals Service
but it is a job I have always wanted to do. I enjoyed getting to know
the Town and am happy that I was able to protect and serve the citizens
of Weathersfield.”
Mullen said that Jonathan Norton will be Officer
in Charge during the interim period. Since January 1, the department
has responded to and investigated a total of 339 complaints.
This is such a loss for Weathersfield! Thank you, Chief Davies for such dedication, long hours, and devotion to Weathersfield. Your service was appreciated. It was an honor and a pleasure working with you. I will miss you. Best of luck.
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