In mid-December Plattsburgh Police Chief Levi Ritter took a leave of absence for personal reasons.
He was subsequently placed on paid administrative leave by the previous administration.
In a statement Thursday, Mayor Chris Rosenquest announced that “After a number of discussions, Mr. Ritter decided it would be best for him to part ways with the City and resign his position as Police Chief effective the end of April.”
Captain Brad Kiroy is serving as acting police chief.
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City Police Chief Levi Ritter speaking to Plattsburgh City Council. (undated) Photo: Zach Hirsch
Apr 29, 2021 Plattsburgh police chief Levi Ritter s has resigned and the city is looking for a new leader of its police department.
Plattsburgh mayor, Chris Rosenquest announced the chief’s resignation in a written statement on Thursday. Ritter has been on paid administrative leave since late December.
During his absence, the Rosenquest said his administration decided it wanted to make changes to the leadership of the police department.
The mayor s statement said that Ritter decided to resign after discussions between the two did not resolve concerns. What those concerns were was not explained in the statement.