Bruce resigns as chief of RPD
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
RICHLAND – After serving the Richland Police Department since June 2019, Chief John Bruce has resigned. His last day will be Friday. No details have been released on why he’s leaving.
Bruce came to Richland from Frisco, Texas and, according to a release from the city, has played an integral role in helping Richland navigate through the community’s COVID-19 response efforts. He also implemented key organizational structure changes among command staff and assisted with updating departmental policies stemming from recent legislative amendments.
“We thank Chief Bruce for his leadership and goodwill he brought to our community,” Mayor Michael Alvarez said. “We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. We have appreciated his commitment to national public safety standards.
Richland Deputy Police Chief Brigit Clary has been appointed to immediately assume the duties of interim police chief starting Friday. Plans to launch a recruitment effort will be released in the coming months.
Bruce resigns as chief of RPD
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 in Uncategorized
RICHLAND – After serving the Richland Police Department since June 2019, Chief John Bruce has resigned. His last day will be Friday. No details have been released on why he’s leaving.
Bruce came to Richland from Frisco, Texas and, according to a release from the city, has played an integral role in helping Richland navigate through the community’s COVID-19 response efforts. He also implemented key organizational structure changes among command staff and assisted with updating departmental policies stemming from recent legislative amendments.
“We thank Chief Bruce for his leadership and goodwill he brought to our community,” Mayor Michael Alvarez said. “We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. We have appreciated his commitment to national public safety standards.
Richland Deputy Police Chief Brigit Clary has been appointed to immediately assume the duties of interim police chief starting Friday. Plans to launch a recruitment effort will be released in the coming months.