Racine Police Chief Maurice Robinson
RACINE, Wis. - Maurice Robinson has resigned as Racine Police Department chief, FOX6 News learned Wednesday, July 5.
Robinson assumed the post in May 2021 – coming to Wisconsin after serving as a district commander in Cincinnati, where he had been since 2002. His last day will be July 14, and the Fire and Police Commission will meet to appoint an interim chief before starting a search for a permanent chief.
FOX6 News acquired Robinson's resignation letter, which is dated June 29. In it, he said it was his "genuine pleasure and privilege" to have served the city's residents.
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According to a news release, during his time with the department, Robinson implemented strategies to deal with the national trend of increasing gun violence and recruiting new officers due to a significant vacancy rate.
Statement from Robinson:
"Serving the Racine Police Department and the City of Racine has been the high point of my career in law enforcement. I will forever be grateful for having had the experience of being a member of The Racine Police Department."