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Posted: June 27, 2007

Chapel Hill’s New Police Chief Out, Health Reasons to Blame

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Tom McCarthy - Fayetteville Police Chief
Tom McCarthy - Fayetteville Police Chief

Chapel Hill, N.C. — Chapel Hill’s new police chief, Tom McCarthy, will not be taking the position due to health reasons, the town manager announced Wednesday night.

McCarthy was supposed to be sworn in to his new position Wednesday, but he was unable to meet the "standard," a physical exam required by North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards.

Chapel Hill Town Manager Roger Stancil made the announcement Wednesday and read an excerpt from a letter McCarthy sent him.

"As you know, I have worked hard to keep myself in shape and be ready for this great opportunity. I am very disappointed that I was unable to meet the standard," McCarthy wrote. "However, I believe it is most important that I follow my doctor's advice and address my health issues of hypertension. If I can ever be of assistance to you or the department, please let me know. I wish you and the Town the very best."

Stancil said he will begin looking for a replacement. For now, Major Brian Curran will continue to serve as the Interim Police Chief, he said.

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Anybody else find it interesting that Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are looking for police chiefs??
Click to view my profile dianadarling
June 29, 2007 11:10 a.m.
Sidekick--" I think he made a wise choice. If he has high blood pressure now, wait til he had to work with the town council for while."

AMEN!
Click to view my profile FragmentFour
June 28, 2007 4:09 p.m.
I think he made a wise choice. If he has high blood pressure now, wait til he had to work with the town council for while.
Sidekick
June 28, 2007 12:43 p.m.
He wasn't going to stay but 5 years anyway.
Click to view my profile podtalk
June 28, 2007 11:58 a.m.
Poor guy!

Praying for him and his family.

God bless.

Rev. RB
Click to view my profile Spirit Warrior Woman - Rev. RB
June 28, 2007 11:43 a.m.
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