Chief of Police William Nally will be retiring at the end of this year, according to committeeman and police liaison Gary Quinn.
Nally submitted a letter to Township Administrator and Municipal Clerk Veronica Laureigh on Nov. 19, announcing his retirement, effective Monday, Dec. 31.
The letter states that Nally has electronically filed the appropriate forms with the New Jersey Division of Pension and Benefits.
“I would like to thank you both personally and professionally for your support and confidence throughout my career,” Nally says in the letter. “It has been a pleasure to work for and with you for many years. You are a true professional.”
Nally has been eligible for retirement for three years, said Mayor Mark Dykoff, adding that he was “close” to the police chief. Nally was appointed as chief approximately nine years ago, when Dykoff was elected to the Committee.
“It’s something he thought about for many years,” he said of Nally's retirement.
Nally has served as president of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, which Dykoff sees as a major career feat, he said.
“That was a goal he wanted to achieve,” he said. “It’s quite an achievement for a chief from Ocean County much less Forked River. Now it’s time to move on.”
Although Nally was eligible to retire, the move was surprising, Quinn said.
“It came to us without us having a lot of knowledge of it,” he said.
The committee will discuss potential options moving forward in the Executive Session of the township meeting on Thursday, Dec. 13, he said. Once a decision is made, the committee will make an announcement publicly.
The committee, with the help of Nally, will have to discuss how it’s going to “reconfigure” its command staff, Dykoff said.
“I would love for him to stay on. He’ll be very hard to replace,” Dykoff said. “He’s a true professional. It’s been a pleasure working with him.”
According to Nally’s profile on the Lacey Township Police Department’s website, he has been a resident of Lacey since 1974 and began his career in law enforcement with the township in February of 1985.
Prior to becoming chief of police in 2004, Nally served as executive officer, Patrol Division commander and Investigative Division commander.
Nally earned a master of science degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University in 1994 and a bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Saint Francis College in 1985.
He is a 1999 graduate of the FBI National Academy, 197th Session, and Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff & Command. He is a Certified Public Manager and is also certified by the N.J. State Association of Chiefs of Police as a Chief Law Enforcement Executive. Nally also serves as Lacey Township’s Emergency Management Coordinator.
As of Nov. 23, 2010, Nally made $132,832. His longevity was at $13,283.20 with holiday pay at $8,992. At that time, the total cost to the township was $184,696.29 including longevity, insurances and Social Security.
Nally did not immediately return calls for comment.
civil service? really? do you have any idea how much nepotism is involved? do you think that because you scored no 1 that youd get the job? sorry it really doesnt work that way what is the Real reason for this article I for one think the taxpayers who are paying deserve the TRUTH
Well said.
Tim O'Connor
Morale on our Police Department is at the lowest ever. The Chief was no where to be found during the Hurricane. I don't thinkn I heard him thank his officers and support personnel for the great job they did during that crisis. Kudo's to all of the rank and file of the Lacey Police Department, Dispatchers, EMS, Fire Companies, etc. for the awesome support you gave. Probably better without you Chief. The Chief was no where to be found during the later Snowstorm. The Chief has not fought hard for additional officers. Even though we have had financial woes like every other town across the nation, other towns have been able to justify the need for more Police. This was his job and he failed miserably at it. The town has grown significantly over the past 10 years. The LPD has not hired any additional police officers in over 5 years. Has he made a lame attempt at pushing for more officers? Sure he has, but under the guise of him getting himself a nice pay raise. This town is a great town to live in, raise a family and work in, but...crime has increased sharply over the years. While we haven't been infested with Gangs as yet, you do know that they are well aware of which towns are keeping up their departments and which are stagnant. The Chief obviously has a political agenda. Hope his local "acquaintances" don't ruin that future for him. Sorry Chief, I liked you when you first came in, but lost respect for you over the years.
The town is broke due to the friends and family plan run by the tc The Tc is the folks who give out the contracts The Tc is the one who continues to give out 2% contracts which in turn raises TAXES EVERY YEAR If the town employees think they can get a better "deal" feel free You want more cops on the street? Implement Le Tellier plan but that aint gonna happen because it goes against the friends and family plan
there needs to be a salary cap for township workers ie pd dpw we know you dont like the schools we get it The only reason taxes are lower here Mr Moss is because of the plant. Funny thing I dont think the town is getting the help from Christie they thought at replacing the old nuke plant
What have you found out? Start with why would it take 2 hours in executive session ?
Possibly because of hurricane sandy which seriously damaged the town. There might have been any number of issues such as FEMA that they might have had to discuss Also all things being equal they might very well have been discussing the retirement of Chief Nally, what would you expect. Either make a point or end it. And if Elaine won't print it here just come to the next Twsp meeting and ask them personally.
ask who ? the TC? lol one was surprised the other said he knew nice try with the executive session being about Sandy What would be nice is THE TRUTH Are you on the friends and family plan?
http://m.app.com/topstories/article?a=2012312050117&f=244 Article says Chief Nally was "under investigation" but doesn't elaborate. Now that it is common knowledge that he was being investigated, what are the allegations? What did you find out Elaine? Have you interviewed Mayor Dyckoff? He seems to know the details. Curious.