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Pulaski Police Chief John Dickey retires after 34 years

Pulaski Citizen Rap (radio news wrap) · January 8, 2026

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Pulaski Police Chief John Dickey retired after 34 years in law enforcement; colleagues credited him with leading technological and procedural upgrades and mentoring staff, and a retirement ceremony marked his final official day.

PULASKI, Tenn. — Pulaski Police Chief John Dickey retired after 34 years in law enforcement, the Pulaski Citizen wrap reported.

The broadcast said Dickey served the city in multiple roles before becoming an adviser to the current chief. Colleagues praised his leadership through technological upgrades and procedural changes in the department and credited him with mentorship and steady leadership. A retirement ceremony marked his final official day.

The radio summary did not provide a statement from Dickey, details on a successor’s appointment process, or any personnel transition timeline beyond noting that he became an adviser to the current chief after stepping down from active leadership roles.

What’s next: The department’s transition plans and any formal succession actions were not specified in the broadcast.