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Fife Police Chief Fisher to retire June 30; Assistant Chief Newman named interim chief
Summary
Police Chief Fisher told council he will retire June 30; the city manager named Assistant Chief Doug Newman interim chief for at least three months.
Police Chief Fisher announced his planned retirement, effective June 30, and City Manager Derek Matheson said Assistant Chief Doug Newman will serve as interim chief while the city plans the transition.
Chief Fisher addressed the council at the end of the meeting and confirmed that he submitted retirement paperwork effective June 30. "I have provided my retirement paperwork to our city manager, which will be effective June 30," Fisher said, and thanked council and the community for the opportunity to serve.
City manager action: Derek Matheson told the council he had asked Assistant Chief Doug Newman to serve as interim chief after Fisher—s retirement and expected the interim arrangement to last about three months while the city evaluates next steps. Matheson said Assistant Chief Claridge will support Newman in the transition.
Why it matters: the chief—s retirement starts a departmental leadership transition and triggers an interim appointment while the city determines recruitment or permanent replacement options.
Ending: The city manager will manage the interim appointment and provide updates as the department moves through the leadership transition.
