Fall River could enact an ordinance this month to give police more tools to deal with illegal ATV and dirt bike riders. Should New Bedford do the same?
Fall River could enact an ordinance this month to give police more tools to deal with illegal ATV and dirt bike riders. Should New Bedford do the same?
April 30, 2021
The Maine Department of Public Safety has announced that Russell Gauvin, Chief of the Maine Capitol Police, will retire effective today, April 30. Chief Gauvin’s retirement is the result of an agreement he reached with the Department of Public Safety that prioritizes the transition to new permanent leadership for the Maine Capitol Police.
“It has been an honor to lead the Capitol Police for fifteen years, under three Governors, and to have the opportunity to serve alongside such talented men and women, both sworn and civilian, to keep the seat of Maine State government safe,” said Chief Gauvin. “I believe now is the appropriate time to step into retirement. My retirement will allow the important work of the Capitol Police to continue uninterrupted. I extend my deepest gratitude to the men and women of the Capitol Police for the honor of leading them.”
Updated: 4:06 PM EDT Apr 30, 2021 The Maine Department of Public Safety announced that Maine Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin is retiring effective Friday.Gauvin has been on paid administrative leave since Jan. 19. That is when Gauvin faced criticism after reports of posts to his personal social media pages supporting far-right conspiracy theories.Gauvin apologized when the social media posts became public. The Bureau of Human Resources conducted a review of Gauvin’s social media posts. Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck said the review is closed and is subject to confidentiality because it is a personnel-related record.Sauschuck said Gauvin’s retirement was the result of an agreement to move Capitol Police forward under new leadership.“The Maine Capitol Police serves an incredibly important role in the security of our state capitol,” Sauschuck said in a statement. “I appreciate Chief Gauvin’s 15 years of faithful service to the State