Springfield Police Chief William Chisholm has informed Springfield's goverment he is retiring. The chief, who has been met with controversy both within the force and in government, will step down in April.
The Township Committee will hold a special meeting to accept his retirement on Feb. 2.
The retirement announcement follows governmental actions limiting Chisholm's perks and power.
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Late last year, the Township Committee voted in favor of creating a township public safety director to whom Chisholm would report. Following that vote, the Committee set a maximum salary for the position of police chief.
The Chief has also come under fire from the members of the force; last September 34 out of 38 members of Springfield's police union approved a symbolic no confidence vote in the Chief and upbraided him for alleged failings in communication and leadership. The local PBA also spoke out in favor of creating a public safety director position.
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Chisholm's last day on the force will be April 1.
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