Chattanooga police Chief David Roddy announced his retirement Monday, resurfacing questions about who is best suited to lead the department.
Roddy, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, has been with the department for 26 years and was sworn in as chief in August 2017.
In a statement, Roddy said he believes one of the most critical aspects of making big decisions has been timing – “with a particular focus on professional timing.”
“I am now focusing on personal timing,” he said. “The last 26 years of my life and my family’s life have been connected with the Chattanooga Police Department. It’s now time for that energy to go to my family and the next chapter of my life.”
Roddy, 50, is paid an annual salary of $148,000, according to the mayor’s office.