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Lebanon Police Chief Brett Fisher to retire after more than 27 years, council praises service
Summary
Mayor Sherry L. Capello announced on March 24 that Police Chief Brett Fisher will retire after more than 27 years with the department. Fisher spoke to council about the department's condition and praised city leadership and staff.
Mayor Sherry L. Capello told the council on March 24 that Police Chief Brett Fisher is retiring after more than 27 years of service to Lebanon City.
Capello announced the retirement and offered congratulations. Chief Brett Fisher addressed the council, saying the department is "in the best shape it's been in years" and praising the mayor and city staff for their support. Fisher said he has other plans and described his departure as driven by time and personal considerations. "The department's in the best shape it's been in years. The city is in great shape," he said.
Fisher also thanked council and the administration for supporting the department, saying sustained support improved officers' morale and effectiveness. He described the mayor as an especially dedicated supervisor: "My boss ... she is probably the hardest working person you will ever get to talk to." He closed by saying it had been an honor to serve.
Council members responded with appreciation for Fisher's service. The announcement was presented as an informational item; no formal personnel action or effective retirement date beyond "after more than 27 years" was recorded in the meeting minutes.
