Lakewood, NJ - Details Sketchy on Police Director's Exit

Lakewood, NJ - The factors behind the anticipated departure of Police Director Al Peters remain shrouded as township officials work out the terms of his leaving. Meanwhile, Peters said he remains on the job.
"There's been no resolution. All the details have not been resolved," Peters said. "I am not supposed to be commenting on this. They've put a gag on this thing."
Mayor Meir Lichtenstein also said he couldn't comment on Peters' job status, citing a restriction on discussing personnel matters. "We have the utmost respect for Mr. Peters and the programs he's brought to town hall," Lichtenstein said, however.

Township Committeeman Charles Cunliffe's response: "If you have the utmost respect for him and his programs, then why are you firing him?"

Peters confirmed earlier this week that he was informed by Lichtenstein that his days as police director likely were numbered, but he declined to specify why he's on the brink of being fired.