Suffield Police Chief Mike Manzi retired on Tuesday after leading the department for 12 years.
Manzi has been in law enforcement a total of 35 years.
In June, the police union asked town leaders to remove him, as well as Police Capt. Craig Huntley, citing unethical behavior and misconduct.
Suffield Police Union President Det. Justin Fuller sent a letter to the town's police commission, first selectman and Board of Selectman notifying them of a majority vote of "no confidence" in Manzi and Huntley.
However, Suffield First Selectman Edward G. McAnaney said last month that he had full confidence in the police chief and captain. He said the letter of "no confidence" likely stems from a federal civil rights lawsuit a union member filed against the town and union negations the town is undergoing.
Manzi was Commander from the Hartford Police Department before leading the Suffield department.
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Chief Manzi’s father was in law enforcement with Hartford Police and retired after 35 years of service.
Chief Manzi’s plan was always to retire at 35 years, just like his father, officials said. He has resigned, effective today.
The interim chief, Anthony J. Riello, of Massachusetts, will arrive on Wednesday.
