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Berlin accepts Police Chief Brian Pauler’s retirement; commission presents plaque
Summary
The commission accepted Police Chief Brian Pauler’s retirement on June 3, praised his years of service, presented a plaque and carried a motion to accept the retirement; Chief Pauler said he leaves the department in a good position.
The Berlin Police and Fire Commission on June 3 voted to accept Police Chief Brian Pauler’s retirement notice and publicly recognized his years of service to the city and the region.
Commissioners and others offered tributes at the meeting and presented a plaque thanking Chief Pauler for "dedicated service, unwavering leadership and commitment to protecting the citizens of the city of Berlin." The commission then moved to accept his retirement; the motion carried by voice vote.
Chief Brian Pauler addressed the commission, saying he did not take the decision lightly but believed he was leaving the department well prepared: "I truly think I'm leaving the department in a good place," he said. Commissioners praised staffing levels and the quality of the department as reasons they were confident moving forward.
The commission briefly discussed next steps for filling the position and signaled it would address interim leadership and a formal chief search in closed session later in the evening.
The acceptance of Chief Pauler’s retirement was recorded in the meeting minutes and the commission photographed a group at the conclusion of the public remarks.
