I'm being silly. *w*

Oops! I'm off topic but I was just thinking about a movie, "The MALTESE Falcon". I think we all know how vicious falcons can be. Scary!
I don’t want to plagiarize so I will credit IDBM as the source for my quotes. Keep in mind, it’s only a movie.
“It's thrilling . . . it's chilling . . . it's the most baffling mystery story in years!”
“A story as explosive as his blazing automatics!”
“A guy without a conscience!”
“He's a Killer When He Hates!”
FUN WITH WORDS

tjamway: Good job.

You can infer from the settlement, that Chief DeVoy was vindicated and the taxpayers of Darien were once again duped by the Old Guard, The Good Old Boys, The Watergate Four, or whatever name you use for the powers that run the show in Darien. Let’s breakdown the inferences: -1- Once approved by the hired gun that would have conducted the kangaroo court for the cause, spelled KAWZ for Kaufenberg, Abbott, Wenzel, and Zipp, Chief DeVoy will be reinstated without a single blemish on his already unblemished personnel file. Didn’t the KAWZ say that he was guilty of things that were KAWZ for termination? Winner-Chief DeVoy. -2- Once approved by the hired gun that would have conducted the kangaroo court for the cause, spelled KAWZ for Kaufenberg, Abbott, Wenzel, and Zipp, Chief DeVoy, after being reinstated with a clean record, not even a single work rule violation, will honorably and in good standing, resign. In exchange for his resignation, Chief DeVoy will receive a severance package, probably equal to 5-6 months worth of salary and benefits and, no coincidence here, enough to cover all of his legal fees. Winner-Chief DeVoy. -3- Chief DeVoy will, in the very near future, resume his law enforcement career with another community and his nightmare, unwarranted and unjustified as it was, will finally be over. Winner- Chief DeVoy. The total cost for this fiasco driven by the KAWZ will have cost the taxpayers approximately $200,000. In the end, the KAWZ will have spent $200,000 to gain total control over the Police Department. The next quest for the KAWZ will be to gain control of the Police Committee and they have already started to do that. Darien, you get what you vote for. KAWZ and Effect equals a Loser – The Taxpayers of Darien.

helge1939 - Have you ever heard of a UNION? Not that easy to just fire someone once they are in a Union.

By then I expect he's eligible for retirement benefits under the State Retirement System. Not bad; he actually retired 18 months sooner with full pay and benefits. Darien are you hiring?

Now willie that's no way to talk about Devoy

Why are there alway's deal's made ? If the person does not do the job just fire them

I commend the parties for bringing this ugly episode closer to a final conclusion.

Good luck to the chief. I hope he easily secures a new job that brings him more happiness and satisfaction.

amyd, It has been rumored that some of the village idiots have been inquiring about the availability of Barney Fife as the next chief.

Now what? I hope they looked at the big picture, who is going to be the chief now?

Sounds like an equitable settlement for all concerned and everyone can move forward now.

I agree with BostonBill; good luck Steve!

Strange place that Darien. Good luck Chief.