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In May, Rick Myers took over as Sanford's interim police chief, saying he wanted to heal the emotional wounds caused by Martin's death. He has said he would reach out to people in Sanford who feel they've been ignored by the police. Bonaparte said he had been in contact with the Police Executive Research Forum about the search for a successor to Lee. "I believe that there are many law enforcement officials who will find accepting the opportunity to serve as Sanford's Police Chief a welcome challenge for their careers," the city manager said. "I expect the search for a new chief to take several months." Lee will get three months of severance and one week's salary, in addition to any earned time off, under his contract. "I wish Chief Lee all the best in his future endeavors," Bonaparte said.
Associated Press writer Errin Haines contributed to this report from New Orleans.
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