Calgary Police Chief Roger Chaffin retiring

Calgary’s top cop is stepping down.

After 32 years with the Calgary Police Service, Chief Roger Chaffin has notified the police commission he will retire in January.

In a statement, he says he is leaving for personal reasons, though the decision is not based on any particular event or issue.

Chaffin has been chief for three years.

“I know this important work will continue as we strive to create a Service that is positioned to support the needs of the community and our members,” he said. “In my remaining months, I will continue to lead the Service comfortable in the knowledge that our path is one with opportunity, accountability and integrity for many years to come.”

His retirement is effective January 2019.

“As importantly, I wish to thank the citizens of Calgary. We have said for many years that creating a safe and healthy environment in a city the size of Calgary is not just a policing issue,” Chaffin stated. “It is an issue that can only be addressed when we all work together toward that common goal. We are reliant on the community we proudly serve. – thank you.”

The commission will start the hiring process for Calgary’s next chief of police by striking a search committee on July 31.

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