Citing ‘conduct unbecoming,’ Caln board fires police chief

After unanimous vote, commissioners declined further comment for legal reasons By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The Caln Township Board of Commissioners said it has begun the process to select a new police chief after voting to terminate Brian R. Byerly. At a brief special meeting tonight, the Caln Township Board of Commissioners voted  unanimously to terminate four-year Police Chief...

Caln police chief on paid administrative leave

Township manager said he could not discuss reason for open-ended suspension For 26 years, Caln Township Police Chief Brian R. Byerly has worked in Caln’s police department, four years in the top post. Now the man who advanced in the ranks to chief in a township of about 14,000 residents has been placed on paid administrative leave. Township Manager Gregory E. Prowant said he could not discuss...