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Mayor and staff announce retirement plan for Police Chief Alonzo Thompson and a national search for successor
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, exemplary career in policing and public service, Chief Alonzo Thompson is supporting us through a transition towards his retirement, which we think will be later this year." The staff speaker praised Thompson's leadership, citing a decade of stability, ethical conduct, initiatives to stretch manpower through technology and outreach such as youth engagement and mentoring.
The staff speaker said the city expects to undertake a national search and — based on Thompson’s planned transition and succession work — does not anticipate needing an interim appointment. Council members expressed appreciation and said they will have further opportunities to honor Thompson in the months ahead.
Next steps: staff will bring more details to council on the search and the selection timeline as they are developed.
