According to the separation agreement, former Officer Randall Hawley Jr. will also continue to receive health benefits through May 31, 2017, will not receive severance pay from the village, but will receive 14 weeks of leave pay, in a lump sum payment.
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Hawley’s employment ended May 4, according to a statement from the village. The Village Council voted 4-0 on Monday, May 1, to end Hawley’s employment with Councilwoman Marianne MacQueen abstaining, according to the village.
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Shortly after the New Year’s Eve debacle during which officers were accused of using heavy-handed tactics to disperse more than 100 revelers, Police Chief David Hale resigned. He was succeeded by Brian Carlson, who was appointed interim chief in late February.
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The council will conduct an search for a permanent chief. An appointment is expected in June, according to the village.
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