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<p>EDWARDSVILLE &#8212; David Souchick was reinstated as police chief at Wednesday night&#8217;s borough council meeting due to an arbitrator&#8217;s decision.</p><p>Souchick, a police officer with the Edwardsville force for over 27 years, was dismissed from his position one year ago amid findings that he abandoned his post while on duty.</p><p>An arbitrator ruled Souchick had committed a &#8220;serious violation,&#8221; which merited a serious penalty, but also ruled that a year without pay was sufficient punishment.</p><p>The arbitrator required the borough to rehire Souchick at full seniority, but without any back pay and that the time off be viewed as a disciplinary suspension.</p><p>The ruling did not sit well with the council</p><p>&#8220;Souchick committed a series of violations which we felt warranted serious penalty,&#8221; said Councilman Gary Moran. &#8220;We are instating this resolution &#8211; to reinstate Mr. Soucheck &#8211; because we are required by law.</p><p>&#8220;This council voices unanimous disapproval of this decision. Council has no faith in his ability to lead the borough, but is bound from further action on the matter.&#8221;</p><p>The next borough council meeting will be at 7 p.m. on April 14 at the municipal building on Main Street.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Rachel Holly</p><p>For Times Leader</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach the Times Leader newsroom at 570-829-7242 or on Twitter @TLnews.</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Edwardsville forced to reinstate Police Chief David Souchick