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Carlisle police chief resigns; allegations of incompetence, dishonesty confirmed

A city hearing officer affirmed allegations of incompetence, gross neglect of duty, dishonesty, failure to obey orders by the proper authority and nonfeasance

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By Ed Richter, Staff Writer Updated 8:35 AM Thursday, March 25, 2010

CARLISLE — Police Chief Tim Boggess, who recently came under fire for performance on the job, has resigned and will apply for medical retirement.

City Council accepted the resignation Tuesday, March 23, and agreed to details in his retirement.

Boggess’ resignation, retroactive to March 10, the same day the city placed him on unpaid administrative leave, ends a 13-year career with Carlisle police.

“Let’s just say I had to do what I had to do,” Boggess said.

He said if he is granted medical retirement from the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund, he will receive 72 percent of his annual pay. Boggess, 44, said he also made the decision for his children and to make sure they had insurance coverage.

The agreement requires that Boggess not contest the action or file any workers’ compensation claims and releases the city from any and all claims, liabilities, promises, lawsuits or other agreements.

Boggess also will receive 30 percent of his unused sick leave and 85 percent of his accrued but unused vacation. He also cannot reapply for a city of Carlisle job.

The agreement states the city does not admit any violation of law.

Boggess was placed on paid administrative leave Feb. 4 by City Manager Sherry Callahan for nonperformance issues. A city hearing officer affirmed allegations of incompetence, gross neglect of duty, dishonesty, failure to obey orders by the proper authority and nonfeasance on March 5.

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