Brenner In Running For Police Chief Job

For Police Chief Job

Detective Sgt. Christopher J. Witzenburg and Acting Police Chief Doug Brenner both passed the examination for the vacant police chief position. Brenner scored in the top three slots and will be interviewed for the position in the coming weeks. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

ONEONTA – With a score of 75 on the police examination in March, Acting Police Chief Doug Brenner will be one of three people interviewed for the vacant Oneonta police chief position. "I guess all that studying paid off!" he joked.

Five candidates from across the state took the civil service exam, including Oneonta Detective Sgt. Christopher J. Witzenburg. A 70 on the exam is considered passing, and the three top-scoring candidates are eligible for interviews by the city. Witzenburg placed fourth in the rankings, but did pass the exam.

The top three candidates were asked to return a letter stating that they were interested in the position. "I'm absolutely interested," said Brenner. "I'm taking my letter to City Hall this afternoon."

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