By Police1 Staff
DALLAS — Dallas Police Chief David Brown announced he is retiring in October.
A police bulletin released Thursday stated that Brown’s retirement would take effect on Oct. 22, 2016. A specific reason for Brown’s retirement was not cited.
A 33-year veteran of the DPD, Brown worked in multiple divisions of the department, including assistant chief of police and assistant city manager, before becoming chief, WFAA reported.
Brown join the department ranks in 1983 because of the crack cocaine epidemic and the impact it had on his Oak Cliff neighborhood, according to the bulletin.
“I wanted to be part of the solution. Since that time I have taken great pride in knowing that we have always been part of the solution and helped to make Dallas the world class city it is today,” Brown said in the statement.
He went on to thank fellow officers for their sacrifice and said they would serve “as a guidepost for me in the next phase of my life.”
Brown stated he would not be available until Sept. 8 when he will hold a press conference to answer questions.
“This is a difficult decision,” Brown said. “I pray for your understanding and well wishes.”
Read the full statement here.
Brown guided his department through the deadly police ambush on July 7 that left five officers dead and 12 law enforcement officers shot total.