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flag Schenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford is retiring after 24 years, citing family and nepotism concerns, leaving behind a legacy of reform and leadership.

flag Schenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford is retiring after 24 years, including nine as chief, citing a desire to spend time with family and avoid nepotism concerns as his son remains a patrol officer. flag His tenure, marked by challenges following George Floyd’s murder and a 2020 officer incident that led to a $40,000 settlement, prompted the department to adopt a 2021 reform plan with updated use-of-force policies and a harm reduction unit. flag He highlighted the expansion of the school resource officer program to six schools as a key achievement. flag Clifford expressed concern over a $671,870 2026 budget cut and the emotional toll of recent child murders, but said the department is well-prepared for transition with strong internal leadership, possibly including the city’s first female chief.

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