If there was a mass shooting in Creswell, should a Cottage Grove Officer who responds be fired?  I think not.  

I wonder if the real problem was that the Chief was intimidated by the knowledge and experience of a new officer coming in to his department with 25 years of State Trooper experience?

I've seen cases both in government and in business where applicants were not accepted because they were "'Overqualified' for the position" where that is what was really the problem.