Chicopee police chief Patrick Major retires after 30 years
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Chicopee Police Chief Patrick Major is retiring after more than 30 years of service, marking the end of an era for the department and the community.
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More than 30 years of service, the Chapi
police chief is retiring from the
department. 22 News reporter Sarah
Bianame joins us live in the studio with
what he meant to the community.
>> Claire, the Chape community is going to
miss police chief Patrick Major. Listen
to his last official radio call to
dispatch.
>> Thank you, Westcom. Your support,
continued dedication to service is
greatly appreciated.
>> In that call, he had a heartfelt message
for his brave men and women in blue.
When I spoke with the mayor of Chapi, he
had a heartfelt message for the chief,
too. Mayor V says the department came a
long way under his leadership. The Chapi
Police Department was a key partner in
finding the Westcom Regional Dispatch
Center in 2019, and now they have a pay
parody. He even mentioned that the
Hampton County Sheriff's Office uses
their law enforcement training division.
>> We're really focused on training,
whether it be postrelated or not.
specific training is something that's
paramount here for us and uh I'm excited
about the direction we're heading in and
it gives someone an opportunity
>> until the process to find a permanent
chief begins. Deputy Chief Eric Watson
will serve as the acting chief and mayor
view is someone who will be a part of
that process. Now, Chief Major's last
day will be on Monday.