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Update: Chief Kennedy Still in Charge
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SEA ISLE CITY –– Chief William Kennedy remains in charge of the Sea Isle City Police Department, but the county Prosecutor's Office has suggested the city grant Kennedy a temporary leave of absence.
County Prosecutor Robert Taylor confirmed with the Herald on Oct. 26 reports that Kennedy had to tsurrender his firearms and was directed to administrative and desk duties. Taylor also said he recommended the leave of absence considering Kennedy's current circumstances.
Yesterday, city officials held an emergency closed session meeting to discuss potential litigation with the chief.
After the meeting, city Solicitor Paul Baldini issued a statement saying that a temporary restraining order under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act had been entered against the chief by his wife Phyllis Kennedy. Superior Court Judge Kyran Connor signed the order, Baldini said.
“No formal action was taken against any city employee,” said Baldini when asked if Chief Kennedy was suspended.
When asked why the city was expecting litigation, Baldini referred to recent online Herald Spout Offs as an indication.
The Spout Offs suggest a possible relationship between Chief Kennedy and a female employee in the Public Safety Department, of which Mrs. Kennedy became aware.
Contact Hart at (609) 886-8600 Ext 35 or at: jhart@cmcherald.com
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Wed, 10/31/2007 - 7:21am - Posted by: North32
It has become evident, this man, who is titled a "Police Chief", is no longer able to effectively discharge his duties. The mere "Perception" of these accussations, is enought to remove any public official, especially a cop in charge of enforcing laws. He should have given us taxpayer's better. I served as an official for thirty year's, and if I had these accussations against me, I would have resigned. The misconduct he is accussed of, is not isolated with his wife. He has had clouded his office since Atlantic City, and his own conduct surrounding the school controversary, are his own doings. The Mayor has known about this lit fuse for some time now, and he is disgracing himself, by his in-action. You can't bury your head in the sand, looking for answers Mr. Mayor. You and our new city council, should be more assertive. Get moving please.
Sat, 10/27/2007 - 6:26pm - Posted by: Anonymous
Will (cmpo) investigate how the chief used his position when it came to dealing with the public school officials in SIC regarding his son? (uniform/police car when meeting)