RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Racine Police Department Chief Maurice Robinson has submitted his resignation.

A news release from Racine Mayor Cory Mason's office shared the announcement, saying Robinson submitted his resignation to the Fire and Police Commission. 

Robinson was sworn in as chief on May 10, 2021. He previously served with the Cincinnati Police Department. 

Mayor Mason said in the release, during his time with the department, Robinson implemented strategies to deal with the national
trend of increasing gun violence and recruiting new officers due to a significant vacancy rate.

“Serving the Racine Police Department and the City of Racine has been the high point of my career in law enforcement. I will forever be grateful for having had the experience of being a member of The Racine Police Department,” said Chief Robinson.

Chief Robinson's last day will be Friday, July 14. The Fire and Police Commission will begin a search for a new permanent chief of police.