NEWS FROM:

Bill Reilich
Greece Town Supervisor
For Immediate Release For More Information
Monday, October 25, 2021 Michelle Marini (585) 723-2463

Greece Supervisor Calls for Chief’s Resignation

Today, Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich has called for the resignation of Chief
Drew Forsythe and the resignation has been received.
“Due to the facts available at this time, I feel it is in the best interest of all of our residents
that I ask the Chief to step aside so we can continue serving the great residents of the Town of
Greece without distraction. The independent investigation will, of course, continue. As I have
been made aware of more and more specifics surrounding the incident, I felt this was the most
appropriate step I could take. This weekend, with new facts being shared, I made the decision to
place the Chief on administrative leave seeking the guidance of our Labor Attorney as to what
steps I could take within the law. Immediately upon his placement on leave, I appointed Deputy
Chief Jason Helfer to serve as acting Chief of Police” Supervisor Reilich said in a statement.
“We will move forward together, as we have when we have endured countless difficult
times as a community. I have always put the needs of our residents as a priority and this decision
was not taken lightly. I have to prioritize what is right for our residents and in this case they need
to have faith that those of us charged with serving the best interests of the public will do the right
thing” Reilich concluded.
Today, that right thing is asking for the resignation of Chief Forsythe.
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Michelle Marini (585) 723-2463