UMES Police chief stepping down

The University Of Maryland Eastern Shore says they will be looking for a police chief.

Officials with UMES announced Wednesday that Ernest Leatherbury junior has tendered his resignation. His last day with be April 8th.

Leatherbury joined UMES’ public safety team as its chief in July 2013 after a 28-year career with the Maryland State Police.  We’re told Leatherbury has accepted an appointment with another law enforcement agency.

UMES says it is now focusing on identifying an interim chief while it also undertakes a search to find Leatherbury’s replacement.