Brick Township Police Chief Resigns Amid Administrative Leave
Police Chief On Administrative Leave In Brick; Acting Chief Named
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Brick Township Police Chief David Forrester has been placed on administrative leave and will resign effective December 31. Henry Drew, the deputy chief, has been appointed acting chief. The resignation follows a separation agreement that includes a lump-sum payment and continued health care coverage.
- 01David Forrester's resignation is effective December 31, 2023, following his placement on administrative leave.
- 02Henry Drew, who served as deputy chief, was named acting chief on April 17, 2023.
- 03The separation agreement includes a $137,048.93 lump-sum payment for accrued leave and continued health care coverage.
- 04Forrester's accrued sick leave totals 282 hours, valued at $39,336.18, and his vacation time totals 400 hours, worth $55,796.
- 05Forrester previously served in various roles within the department since joining in 1996, including operations and internal affairs.
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David Forrester, the Police Chief of Brick Township, New Jersey, has been placed on administrative leave and will resign from his position effective December 31, 2023. Henry Drew, previously the deputy chief, was appointed as the acting chief on April 17, 2023, coinciding with Forrester's leave. A separation agreement signed by Forrester on April 16 outlines the terms of his departure, which does not disclose the reasons behind it. Under this agreement, Forrester will receive a lump-sum payment of $137,048.93 for accrued leave, including 282 hours of sick leave valued at $39,336.18 and 400 hours of vacation time worth $55,796. Additionally, he will continue to receive health care coverage through the end of the year, and the township will cover his attorney fees up to $7,500. Forrester's tenure began in 1996, and he was appointed chief in February 2023 after the retirement of James Riccio. Drew, who has been with the department since 1995, brings extensive experience to his new role as acting chief.
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The resignation of the police chief and appointment of an acting chief may affect the leadership dynamics and operational strategies of the Brick Township Police Department.
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