Sources: Police chief to retire Schenectady's Chaires expected to step down from job this summer By Paul Nelson Published 07:55 p.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012
SCHENECTADY — Mark Chaires, the city's first black police chief who built a reputation as a stern disciplinarian, plans to retire this summer after leading the force for 3½ years, according to sources.
Chaires acknowledged Thursday that he's heard the rumors of his departure but declined to elaborate on when he might be leaving.
"I wouldn't confirm or deny anything before I was ready to make an official announcement, and when that time comes, I would show the mayor and the (public safety) commissioner respect by informing them on what my plans are," Chaires said.
Fueling speculation of the 56-year-old chief's impending exit are the fact that Assistant Chiefs Brian Kilcullen, Patrick Leguire and Michael Seber, all of whom could succeed Chaires, took the police chief's examination last month. The exam was given because the old list of qualified civil service candidates, which is good for four years, had expired, said Joseph McQueen, a county spokesman. He said the test results are expected in June. Mayor Gary McCarthy could also tap a lawman from outside the department to be chief..................>>>>..................>>>>..............Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Sources-Police-chief-to-retire-3478533.php#ixzz1rupUSVL3
The Chief is a salaried employee - he does not earn overtime, so, he cannot increase or pad his pension through extra earnings.
Contrary to Kathleen Moore's article - the Chief simply stated he would; confirm or deny whether he was going to retire. And, that he would notify the Mayor and Commissioner first prior to making a public announcement.
And, the source of the Chief's complaint re: the article was that Moore turned a fairly neutral statement from the Chief and insinuated that the Chief was leaving because of a feud with the Mayor. Moore has a problem with accuracy.
The Chief has done a good job of cleaning up the department and restoring professionalism. His military bearing from the USAF has served him very well. Nothing has been decided and the speculation in the Gazetto helps no one. There is still much work to do.
SCHENECTADY -- The police department released a statement Friday but failed to dispel what they're calling rumors. The statement said "The chief will not confirm or deny these rumors." It said the chief will let the commissioner and the mayor know when he's ready to retire before making any public statements.
Mayor Gary McCarthy said he had not heard from Chief Chaires. He told Newschannel 13 he recieved an e-mail from Chief Chairs on Friday afternoon that said the chief is not going anywhere.
"I'm not aware of that at this point. Mark Chaires is the chief. I look forward to continue to work with him until he tells me otherwise," McCarthy said.
But a source told Newschannel 13 that chief Mark Chaires is on his way out and the retirement will happen sometime this year. City Councilwoman Margaret King said she had heard Chaires might be calling it quits. But there was never anything official.
"I would hope it's not true," King told Newschannel 13. "I think the chief has done a very good job and I would like to see him continue for as many more years as he feels he wants to do that."......................>>>>....................>>>>............................http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s2581174.shtml?cat=10114
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The Chief is a salaried employee - he does not earn overtime, so, he cannot increase or pad his pension through extra earnings.
Contrary to Kathleen Moore's article - the Chief simply stated he would; confirm or deny whether he was going to retire. And, that he would notify the Mayor and Commissioner first prior to making a public announcement.
And, the source of the Chief's complaint re: the article was that Moore turned a fairly neutral statement from the Chief and insinuated that the Chief was leaving because of a feud with the Mayor. Moore has a problem with accuracy.
Understand that the Chief is a salaried post. Our point, that we did not state clearly was this: If the future Chief was to come from within the ranks of SPD and the advanced officer was making LESS that the Chiefs salary it would be a bump up but not directly related to OT, but to the new salary, given it paid more that the officers prev. pay. For example if the current Chief made less than his current pay while he was an officer, he did get a bump up in pay, altghough not directly tied to any OT once he assumed the position of Chief. And his pension would be determined by his last 3 years of pay, all at the higher Chief rate.
one will retire if they know what is coming down the pike in terms of the 'new deal public contracts' and their bennies.... I'm sure consolidation conversation has made it's way into his 'thinking'.....
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
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Next police chief will come from within Three Schenectady assistant chiefs vying for top post pass exam By Paul Nelson Published 08:57 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2012
SCHENECTADY — Once Police Chief Mark Chaires retires — possibly early this summer — his successor will come from within the department because three assistant chiefs all passed the civil service exam, according to people familiar with the test results.
The three-member county Civil Service Commission is scheduled to certify the results of the Schenectady police chief test when the panel meets on Tuesday afternoon, according to county spokesman Joseph McQueen. At that time, the names of the test takers and their scores will be made public.
All three of the veteran lawmen in line to lead the department, Assistant Chiefs Michael Seber, Patrick Leguire and Brian Kilcullen, have passed the test that was given in March.....................>>>>........................>>>>.................Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/loca.....46.php#ixzz1uw3HNFEP
You're kidding, right? Is there ANYONE that does NOT know that the answer is a RESOUNDING NO!
Princetown, Milton, and Burnt Hills. Not in any particular order.
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Optimists close their eyes and pretend problems are non existent. Better to have open eyes, see the truths, acknowledge the negatives, and speak up for the people rather than the politicos and their rich cronies.
Understand that the Chief is a salaried post. Our point, that we did not state clearly was this: If the future Chief was to come from within the ranks of SPD and the advanced officer was making LESS that the Chiefs salary it would be a bump up but not directly related to OT, but to the new salary, given it paid more that the officers prev. pay. For example if the current Chief made less than his current pay while he was an officer, he did get a bump up in pay, altghough not directly tied to any OT once he assumed the position of Chief. And his pension would be determined by his last 3 years of pay, all at the higher Chief rate.
Or he could do what McCarthy is doing. Collect his pension while still receiving a salary as an elected official. McCarthy has double the taxpayer money in his pockets and bank accounts....
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The Chief has done a good job of cleaning up the department and restoring professionalism. His military bearing from the USAF has served him very well. Nothing has been decided and the speculation in the Gazetto helps no one. There is still much work to do. 
