Bigowsky off sick first day as Girard patrolman

GIRARD — Former Police Chief Frank Bigowsky will not be wearing the uniform of a city patrolman after all — at least not until he is cleared for work by his doctor.

Bigowsky, who was demoted from chief to patrolman earlier this week, was scheduled to return to work at 6 a.m. from a paid administrative leave. Bigowsky did not report for that shift.

Dennis Haines, Bigowsky’s lawyer, said the former chief has been informed by his doctor to remain off of his feet for a period of time. Bigowsky did suffer a foot injury earlier this year and was off work for that injury.

Haines said the city was informed of the doctor’s suggestion.

“I don’t know when they were notified, but they were notified,” he said. “The hope is that he will take a few weeks and be back on his feet. Bigowsky is ready, willing and able to return to work when the doctor releases him.”

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