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City to Drop Charges if Police Chief Quits

Sea Isle City (N.J.) has a tentative agreement with suspended police chief William Kennedy, in which Kennedy would retire immediately and the city would drop departmental charges against him.

Sea Isle City (N.J.) has a tentative agreement with suspended police chief William Kennedy, in which Kennedy would retire immediately and the city would drop departmental charges against him. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Kennedy is accused of ethical violations, having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate employee and misuse of city equipment. If Kennedy does not sign the agreement, the city will try to fire him.

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