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Ellenville police chief announces Sept. 18 retirement after 40 years of service
Summary
The village police chief told trustees he will retire Sept. 18, 2026, reflected on four decades of community policing in Ellenville and emphasized officers’ mental-health needs and ongoing training, including autism-response work and dispatch changes.
The police chief announced to the village board that he will retire effective Sept. 18, 2026, and used his remarks to reflect on 40 years of service in Ellenville. He described policing as an all-consuming job for officers and families and urged ongoing attention to officer mental health, saying "I will be retiring from Alamo Police Department on September 18."
Trustees responded with gratitude and personal recollections. Members praised the chief’s community-policing approach and long tenure; one trustee noted the difficulty of pleasing everyone in the role but thanked him for his commitment. The chief said he has documented PTSD and has participated in regular therapy since 2018, and he urged colleagues and residents to "protect your mental health." The board did not take formal personnel action at the meeting; the chief said a prepared statement about retirement plans will be presented at a future meeting on Sept. 14.
