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Riverdale police assistant chief Mike McNealy to retire; Sgt. Derek Ingram selected as replacement
Summary
Police Chief Warren told the City Council that Assistant Chief Mike McNealy will retire June 1. The department selected Sergeant Derek Ingram as the new assistant chief and plans to hire an additional officer; Megan Foster will join the department May 31.
Assistant Chief Mike McNealy will retire effective June 1, Police Chief Warren told the Riverdale City Council on May 20.
Chief Warren said the department completed an internal selection process and promoted Sergeant Derek Ingram to assistant chief. "He's been with us . . . since 2011. So roughly 14 years. I think he's got about 19 years experience," Chief Warren said, describing Ingram's long tenure and supervisory assignments.
Chief Warren said McNealy "has done a great job for us" and that the department conducted an internal search with three of the four sergeants eligible; Sergeant Ingram was selected from that pool. The chief said the department will backfill Ingram's previous sergeant position and that one of the replacement sergeant roles will be a tier 2 classification.
The department also announced an upcoming hire: Megan Foster will start May 31 after transferring from a neighboring agency, the chief said. Chief Warren added the department will post to fill the vacancy created when McNealy departs.
Why it matters: The assistant chief is a senior management post; Riverdale officials described the change as a planned, internal promotion intended to maintain continuity. The department noted the hires will also increase staff diversity with an additional female officer.
Council discussion: Councilors and the mayor thanked the department for fast case resolutions and for handling recent busy periods. No vote was required for the personnel announcements; the council received the staffing update as an administrative report.
Other personnel notes recorded in staff reports: Sean (last name not specified) was recognized for 34 years of service, Animal Services employee Kim Nguyen reached a five-year anniversary, and a public works employee listed as Abe was noted with 19 years of service.
