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Chicopee Police Department to hire 13 new officers to address significant staff shortage Posted May 11, 2021 CHICOPEE – Faced with multiple retirements and vacancies on the Police Department, the city is working to hire 13 new police officers. The department is significantly short personnel. There are currently 90 patrol officers on staff and city regulations allow up to 120 on the force, Police Lt. Holly Davis said. “The shortage is not causing any safety issues,” she said. “We are fi...

Chicopee Police Chief William Jebb to step down March 26, announces retirement after 34-year career Updated Feb 19, 2021; Posted Feb 19, 2021 Chicopee Police Chief William Jebb announced he is stepping down on March 26, ending a 34 year career. Photo provided by Chicopee Police. Facebook Share CHICOPEE - Police Chief William Jebb announced Friday that he intends to step down from his post to concentrate on his health, ending his 34-year-career with the Chicopee Police Department. Jebb announc...