Westendorf said the city will begin searching for a replacement immediately.
Mayor Brent Centers said the agreement terms prevent him from additional comment.
A 1983 graduate of West Carrollton High School, Whitman enlisted for four years in the U.S. Coast Guard. He joined the Franklin Division of Police as a reserve officer in 1987 and became a full-time police officer in August 1989.
During his 34-year law enforcement career, Whitman served in several specialized duty assignments that included as a handler for two K-9 officers, Sinbad and Sonny, before serving as an evidence technician for the department.
Whitman was promoted to sergeant in 1998 and became an expert trainer in less than lethal force, a county trainer in incident management and active shooter situations. He served as commander of the Franklin police reserve program, a senior field training officer and a member for the Ohio Type III All Hazard Incident Management Team.
Franklin Police Chief Russell Whitman. CONTRIBUTED/CITY OF FRANKLIN
Whitman was promoted to lieutenant in January 2009 before becoming the department’s chief in October 2010.
He is a graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College and the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program, and attended Tiffin University working on a criminal justice program.
Whitman has been married to his wife Lisa since 1997 and they have three children and three grandchildren.
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Fort Hamilton and West Chester Hospital’s peak average were over a seven-day period starting Dec. 11."},{"_id":"PAOTITV2AVDAXBAUXEPQIXICOA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1611953793213},"type":"text","content":"Though the trend is going down, hospital officials say safety recommendations still need to be followed."},{"_id":"5PDQDGUBJFAGBMDKFOFTHD56XA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1611945347992},"type":"text","content":"“We must stay vigilant,” said James Buechele, spokesman for the Kettering Health Network, which operates Fort Hamilton Hospital. “By continuing to wear masks, staying 6 feet apart, washing their hands and getting the vaccine as soon as possible, we can keep each other safe and help the downward trend continue.”"},{"_id":"NJ4CFV6DPNCGPMZITCFCSGSGNQ","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1611953793215},"type":"text","content":"Safety protocols and the COVID vaccine remain “critical” tools for healthcare professionals, said Christa Hyson, spokeswoman for The Health Collaborative, a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit health and healthcare improvement organization."},{"_id":"AWHEZMOLU5BYXGVICQDSIFVKUI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1611953793216},"type":"text","content":"“Having a significant portion of Ohioans vaccinated will help us prevent serious hospitalizations and death,” Hyson said."},{"_id":"ON5DMXIL4ZDBVHD5NFVYXQN2XI","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1611953793217},"type":"text","content":"Nearly 46,000 Ohioans have been hospitalized, more than 11,000 have died from the virus, according to the Ohio Department of Health on Friday."},{"_id":"2FUBYOTV6ZFH7AB62IDMDTMIMM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1611953793218},"type":"text","content":"Those who are hospitalized are at a greater risk for long-term complications from the virus or death, said Colón. 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- 1 PHOTOS: Butler County businesses that have opened, updated during coronavirus
- 2 PHOTOS: Latest look inside the Sorg Opera House as renovations continue
- 3 PHOTOS: Inside the new Kroger Marketplace now open in Liberty Twp.
- 4 PHOTOS: Inside the new Fringe Coffee House in Hamilton
- 5 HISTORICAL IMAGES: Hamilton businesses from Journal-News photo archives
- 6 PHOTOS: Butler County businesses that have opened, updated during coronavirus
- 7 PHOTOS: Latest look inside the Sorg Opera House as renovations continue
- 8 PHOTOS: Inside the new Kroger Marketplace now open in Liberty Twp.
- 9 PHOTOS: Inside the new Fringe Coffee House in Hamilton
- 10 HISTORICAL IMAGES: Hamilton businesses from Journal-News photo archives
- 11 PHOTOS: Demolition Derby draws large crowd at the Butler County Fair
- 12 PHOTOS: Inside Octane Outlet, new motorcycle and powersports dealer in former Middletown Target
- 13 PHOTOS: Inside Pinball Garage, now open in downtown Hamilton
- 14 PHOTOS: Inside look at Butler County’s iconic Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument
- 15 HISTORIC PHOTOS: When canals flowed straight through the heart of Butler County cities
- 16 PHOTOS: Inside the new Smoochies, now open on Main Street in Hamilton
- 17 PHOTOS: Demolition Derby draws large crowd at the Butler County Fair
- 18 PHOTOS: Inside Octane Outlet, new motorcycle and powersports dealer in former Middletown Target
- 19 PHOTOS: Inside look at Butler County’s iconic Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument
- 20 HISTORIC PHOTOS: When canals flowed straight through the heart of Butler County cities
- 21 PHOTOS: Inside the new Smoochies, now open on Main Street in Hamilton
- 22 PHOTOS: Butler County businesses that have opened, updated during coronavirus
- 23 PHOTOS: Latest look inside the Sorg Opera House as renovations continue
- 24 PHOTOS: Inside the new Kroger Marketplace now open in Liberty Twp.
- 25 PHOTOS: Inside the new Fringe Coffee House in Hamilton
- 26 HISTORICAL IMAGES: Hamilton businesses from Journal-News photo archives
- 27 PHOTOS: Demolition Derby draws large crowd at the Butler County Fair
- 28 PHOTOS: Inside Octane Outlet, new motorcycle and powersports dealer in former Middletown Target
- 29 PHOTOS: Inside Pinball Garage, now open in downtown Hamilton
- 30 PHOTOS: Inside look at Butler County’s iconic Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument
- 31 HISTORIC PHOTOS: When canals flowed straight through the heart of Butler County cities
- 32 PHOTOS: Inside the new Smoochies, now open on Main Street in Hamilton
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More than 5 percent of Butler County and more than 6 percent of Warren County has been inoculated with the first of the two-dose shots as of Friday, according to the state health department."},{"_id":"NHTGVKFDVRCPXKQ64X6M4464CY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[{"pos":197,"comment":" (February)"}],"comments":[],"_id":1612019735314},"type":"text","content":"The two approved vaccines, from Pfizer and Moderna, require two doses for full COVID-19 vaccination. A third vaccine, from Johnson and Johnson, is seeking FDA emergency use authorization this month for its one-shot version of the COVID-19 vaccine."},{"_id":"3FE5BPOBCBE2PMPIUC4UNYOBMQ","additional_properties":{"comments":[],"_id":"FRCGTR4SVNBLFPG5Y7JTNCAPZI"},"type":"interstitial_link","content":"COVID-19 vaccine: What’s next for the schools and teachers in Butler County?","url":"https://www.journal-news.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-whats-next-for-the-schools-and-teachers-in-butler-county/2MCEQISY6JGG7LR65PTYQVWGUU/"},{"_id":"6WWB67BM7ZASNIHDQZNXV6BY2M","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1612019735316},"type":"text","content":"Though vaccines can be distributed to more Ohioans this week, people must not abandon safety protocols and recommendations yet, said Christa Hyson, spokeswoman for The Health Collaborative, a regional nonprofit health and healthcare improvement organization based in Cincinnati."},{"_id":"ZI4HZE7G4BFSLNYT7MI54J2RA4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1612019735317},"type":"text","content":"“While the vaccine should protect you from becoming sick with COVID-19, not enough is known about whether or not you can still carry the virus and spread it to others,” she said. “At this time, those who get the vaccine should continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.”"},{"_id":"Z6ZV6IH6Y5BODLP2HDKILITQO4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1612019735318},"type":"text","content":"Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House’s chief medical advisor, told NPR on Thursday he believes it could be April when the public does not have to be in a priority group to seek out the vaccine. But herd immunity would be a few months later, at the earliest."},{"_id":"YJLJQ2WD75ALTBGI34U3VWYS4A","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1612019735319},"type":"text","content":"“(It’s) very likely by the end of the summer, in the early fall,” said Fauci. “And that would be about 70% to 85% of the population vaccinated.”"},{"_id":"DYODTJYIXVF4BOJMSBCOQ3Z3GE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[{"pos":0,"comment":"Johnson & Johnson is expected to early this month to seek the FDA’s emergency use authorization for its one-dose vaccine. The effectiveness of the vaccine has been dependant on the country. Efficacy in the United States for preventing moderate to severe illness was 72%, according to the pharmaceutical company. 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Works will represent a variety of mediums, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, drawing (including pastels, pencils and inks,) mixed media, (a combination of mediums) photography and digital art."},{"_id":"3ZBM2QEMABC2XG3TLRZSRAAAPA","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1611344382918},"type":"text","content":"Students may submit work in more than one category. However, work must be original and never exhibited in a prior juried show at MAC."},{"_id":"ANJ5QAR5QNBL5CW43IULQNYY6E","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1611344382919},"type":"text","content":"“These are very driven and talented students. 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