Will Resigns As Public Safety Director/Police Chief

Chief MeetHuron Public Safety Director Gary Will, Jr. made a surprise announcement to the Huron City Commission Monday night….

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Following the meeting Will declined to get into specifics as to why he’s submitting his resignation or what his future plans may entail. In an email to members of the Department’s newly formed Reserve Officer Corp, Will says he submitted the resignation to quote “persue other endeavors”. Will however is pleased with what has been accomplished during his time in Huron…

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Will is hopeful the groundwork he’s laid will be continued by his replacement….

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Will says the Reserve Officer program will continue as the five volunteer officers continue their training. The Huron City Commission will formally take up Will’s resignation in two weeks. Will was selected to lead the Huron Police Department following the retirement resignation of former Chief Doug Schmitt as a result of comments Schmitt made before the South Dakota Legislature regarding a proposed immigration enforcement bill.