The new chief must sign within 48 hours I believe. Framingham Police does nothing but hire lateral officers. At least three that are there now had to resign from their previous jobs first. In the last seven years Framingham hired at least 15 new cops this way with the last three being put to work just two weeks ago. Framingham Chief is very good at this and if you want to contact him regarding the details of how and when I am sure that he would be happy to explain it. As far as detective from Ashland goes, I am not so sure if he even had to resign. I think in the midst of all the turmoil that the Ashland chief has found himself in, he may have just signed that detective's resignation. I don't know if any one here is aware of the case there in Ashland, I am ofcourse refering to the "Baghdad Roy" Melnick.