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chief quits
By Will Welton
OF THE SENTINEL STAFF
WINTER SPRINGS — Police
Chief Charlie Sexton resigned Mon-
day,telling the city manager he was
burned out on law enforcement.
Former city manager and long-
time police chief John Govoruhk
promoted Sexton,a 21-year veteran,
to chief three years ago. Govoruhk
retired last year.
City Manager Ron McLemore
praised Sexton for having, "a long
and distinguished tour of duty in
Winter Springs." He is the second
chief in Winter Springs history.
"Charlie is a supernice guy,"
McLemore said.
Sexton, 53,who will stay with the
city until May 29, plans to pursue
other interests. He did not elabo-
rate.
Sexton started as a patrol officer
in March 1975 and climbed through
the ranks. He was named chief in
February 1993.
McLemore said the search will be-
gin immediately for a new chief.An
acting chief will be named in a few
days to run the department until a
replacement can be found. McLe-
more hopes to pick the new chief
within 90 days.
McLemore also said he will be
looking for an experienced police
executive who can garner the sup-
port of the department.
Although Sexton was acclaimed
by city leaders as being well-liked,
his department has been plagued
by high turnover.
McLemore said the department's
turnover problem had nothing to do
with Sexton's departure.
Stemming the tide of officers
leaving the police department was a
topic of debate at recent City Com-
mission meetings.
"I know there have been a lot of /1 / O r ��
people up there [officers]who have `7 CC •/
been disenchanted," Commissioner
John Ferring said.