KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety announced in a press release on Thursday that Vernon Coakley will no longer be the the chief.

The department says Coakley’s departure comes after an investigation found allegations of harassment, including sexual harassment, to be credible.

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Coakley’s retirement is effective on Sunday, Jan. 1. The department placed him on leave in August.

A separation agreement between Coakley and the department outlines his severance package of $155,250. That’s the equivalent of one year’s pay. In addition, Coakley will receive the standard KDPS pension package and the standard payout of any unused sick or vacation time.

His separation will be listed as “retirement in good standing” under the Law Enforcement Officer Separation of Service Record Act.

David Boysen will take over as chief.