Reply #48

This guy has been the chief for almost 4 years, and all of it has been controversial. We have no details why he is now 'resigning to pursue other interests', when he should have been resigned a long time ago.

This version was posted last night, a longer version follows at next link
5/29/12 Enon Chief of Police Troy Callahan has been placed on administrative leave, effective at the end of his shift on Friday, May 25.
The reason for the leave is unclear, but a memo from Mayor Timothy Howard to Callahan on Friday indicated that the chief has agreed to resign and the administrative leave is the first step in that process.
It was unclear Friday afternoon if the leave was paid or not.
“You have agreed in principle to a course of action which will result in the resigning of your position as Police Chief to pursue other interests,” the memo said.
Callahan is now prohibited from performing any law enforcement duties. Village officials have indicated that they will search for a replacement and those needing to contact the police department in the interim should contact a sergeant.
Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelly and county Prosecutor Andy Wilson confirmed that they were informed of the leave and said Callahan is not currently the subject of any criminal investigation.
http://www.whiotv.com/news/news/local/enon-police-chief-administrative-leave/nPGrQ/


5/30/12 Enon police chief stripped of police power
By Mark McGregor

ENON — This village’s controversial police chief was placed on paid administrative leave May 25 in advance of an agreement for his resignation, according to a village inter-office memorandum.

The general order from Mayor Tim Howard, obtained Tuesday by the Springfield News-Sun from Chief Troy Callahan’s personnel file, indicates the village and Callahan verbally agreed to a course of action for his resignation and replacement.

Until the agreement between Callahan and the village has been formalized and signed, the paid administrative “assignment” will prohibit Callahan from performing any duties as a village employee or as a police officer within the state.

Howard declined to comment on his order.

“Troy is on administrative assignment, and that is all I can say about the matter,” he said.

Callahan declined comment Tuesday.

Details on what led to the agreement are not yet clear, but Callahan has been embroiled in several controversies in recent years.

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http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/enon-police-chief-on-leave-as-resignation-deal-considered-1383167.html