Mount Vernon Police Commissioner 'Released' Suddenly, Mayor Announces

There is more upheaval in Mount Vernon City Hall, as Police Commissioner Shawn Harris has been suddenly ousted from his position at the helm of the department.

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announcing the appointment of new Public Safety Commissioner Shawn Harris last year.
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Zak Failla

03/15/2019 6:38 p.m.

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15 that Harris has been “released” as of March 13. Replacing him will be Mount Vernon Lt. Robert Scott, who will take over as commissioner effective immediately.

Harris took over as commissioner in January last year. No other details were released.

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