![]() "Fred was exactly what you would want in a police chief - an effective, dedicated, compassionate, and non-judgmental leader," Cannon wrote. Posavetz began his career with the Clinton Township police department in April 1980. He was promoted to sergeant in March 1991 and in July 1996 was named captain of the road patrol, special investigations division, criminal investigations division and support services. "Fred was himself scheduled to retire on June 1," Cannon said. Two of his top captains have been dividing up duties, but both of them are scheduled to retire soon. ![]() "I can't name an acting chief until we treat his passing with the respect it deserves. "Replacing him will be difficult," Cannon said. Posavetz's passing leaves the department he led for 14 years in flux. "But they were never able to get him off the ventilator," Cannon said. He had been airlifted recently to the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor for treatment on a special ECMO machine. Posavetz had been ill and diagnosed with COVID since Feb. 12. "We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of our beloved co-worker, long-time police officer and public servant of the Township," Cannon wrote.
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