NORWICH – Due to the retirement of former City of Norwich Police Department Assistant Chief Van Miles, the department is looking to hire a new police officer.

At recent meetings, Police Chief Joseph Angelino told members of the Finance and Personnel Committee and the Public Works and Public Safety Committee of the need to hire a new patrolman.

“The retirement of Assistant Chief Van Miles creates a ripple effect,” Angelino said. He explained he hopes to hire a new patrolman, promote a current patrolman to Sergeant and a current Sergeant to Assistant Chief.

The Norwich Police Department announced Wednesday Sergeant Rodney Marsh would be promoted to the position of Assistant Chief. The department did not mention any plans for the other open positions. Marsh is scheduled to be sworn in at the Tuesday meeting of the Common Council. His promotion will be effective as of Sunday, July 22.