Northfield (Vt.) Police Chief John Helfant, whose policing background and anti-transgender comments have drawn frequent condemnation, plans to retire in May, according to town officials.Helfant’s resignation became public in a press release posted to.
Northfield Police Chief John Helfant, who has drawn complaints for his public comments about a transgender teen's use of a school locker room, will retire.
John Helfant has publicly sparred with his local school district over its policies concerning transgender students’ rights. His police work was repeatedly called into question by a former state’s attorney.