Blacksburg names new police chief

Blacksburg names new police chief

Taking over a department in turmoil from a scandal a few years earlier, John Clair restored professionalism, community outreach and pride in the Marion Police Department, local leaders say.

Marion police chief accepts job in Blacksburg

MARION, Va. (WJHL) — The Town of Marion will soon start searching for a new chief of police. The town announced in a news release Wednesday that Marion Chief of Police John Clair has accepted a position as police chief in Blacksburg, Virginia. Clair's last day at the head of the Marion Police Department will be at the end of May. After almost seven years in the role, town leaders thanked Clair for his "transformational leadership, national recog…

Warwick Police Chief to retire in June

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Warwick Police Department Chief Col. Bradford Connor announced he would retire on June 29. Mayor Frank Piccozzi made the announcement of the decision on Facebook Wednesday. The mayor said that Connor had been a member of the department for 27 years, and served as chief for the last four-and-a-half. “We thank Colonel Connor for his decades of service, his steady leadership, and his commitment to the safety and well-being of…