Reading police chief to retire Monday as mayor searches for change in leadership

READING, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Monday will mark the final day of work for Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli.

Reading Mayor Eddie Moran says he and the chief "agreed a change of strategy was needed" in addressing public safety and violence.

The mayor also stated that he will soon be appointing an interim chief while a search is conducted for new leadership.

Tornielli will officially retire Monday and says he plans to follow a new career path.

It is unclear what that career path may be.

Moran first appointed Tornielli as police chief back in January 2020.

He served the department for 22 years.