Chief search nears final stages as interviews approach
Date: 10/31/2012
By Carley Dangona
carley@thereminder.comWEST SPRINGFIELD — The ongoing search for a police chief nears the final stages as finalists complete take-home exams due Nov. 5; subsequently the interviewing process will commence upon receipt of the completed tests.
According to Mayor Gregory Neffinger, the Public Safety Commission distributed the exams on Oct. 5 to the three candidates: Capt. and Interim Police Chief Ronald Campurciani, Capt. Daniel O'Brien and Capt. Daniel Spaulding.
Despite the progress of the search, O'Brien remains on paid administrative leave due to a pending investigation and the lack of a "light duty clause" for police officers.
"The department really needs a captain," Neffinger said, adding that the U.S. Attorney's Office has yet to comment on or notify the town regarding the situation.
