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Mayor and staff announce retirement plan for Police Chief Alonzo Thompson and a national search for successor
Spartanburg City Council · March 10, 2026
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Summary
City staff announced that Chief Alonzo Thompson will transition toward retirement later this year after a 40-plus-year career; the administration plans a national search and does not expect to appoint an interim chief.
City staff told the council that Police Chief Alonzo Thompson is planning to retire later this year and that the administration intends to conduct a national search for his successor.
In an announcement to council, a staff member said, "After a 40 plus year,…
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