Saint Clair’s council has agreed to a settlement with its now former Police Chief William Dempsey that allows him to retire from the job.
On Tuesday, council members in the borough agreed to authorize Dempsey’s disability retirement as part of a settlement agreement with the Chief’s attorney, Frank Tamulonis.
As part of the settlement, according to Borough Solicitor Ed Brennan, Dempsey agrees to waive the back pay, including comp time and vacation days, of $64,824 in exchange for Saint Clair agreeing to him receiving a disability pension without furter hearing. Brennan told council members this would allow Dempsey to settle his Worker’s Compensation claim.
Sgt. Brad Blanner was named Acting Chief of Saint Clair Police in May 2025, when the Borough approved Dempsey to receive Heart and Lung Act benefits dating back to March of last year. It’s not been disclosed what caused Dempsey to start receiving that benefit, taking him off duty.
At this week’s council meeting, Mayor Richard Tomko says he’ll make a recommendation to voting members regarding his choice to be the next Police Chief.
Saint Clair’s Police Dept. serves that Borough as well as East Norwegian Township and Palo Alto.
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