Manchester Chief of Police Scott Will resigns following investigation

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - Manchester Chief of Police Scott Will will resign at the end of August, the City of Manchester announced on Monday.

Will will resign on Aug. 31 and as part of the agreement, he will receive receive payment of his salary and the City’s contribution to health benefits, and compensation for accrued vacation leave through the end of Aug. 31.

In addition, there will be a standard non-disparagement clause to ensure that both parties can move forward amicably.

Will has been on administrative paid leave since July amid an investigation. The details of the investigation has not been publicly released, but the city says it does not concern the unauthorized use of the Regional Justice Information System, a resource used by St. Louis-area police agencies to combat crime.

The City of Manchester did not release any details of the investigation on Monday, saying that the specific findings and details of the investigation remain closed and confidential under the Missouri Sunshine Law.

Lt. Ed Skaggs has been serving as acting Chief of Police since Will was placed on administrative leave.

The City says it is committed to continuing the smooth transition and maintaining public safety during this period and they are now initiating a search for a new Chief of Police who will lead the city's law enforcement efforts moving forward.