Walnut Creek Police Chief Jamie Knox announced his retirement, concluding a 30-year law enforcement career, with plans to step down at the end of 2025. Knox expressed that leading the department has been an honor, reflecting on the accomplishments achieved during his time. His initiatives included establishing the Professional Standards and Training unit, launching a branding campaign to attract new officers, employing drones in operations, and adding a bomb-detecting K9 to the regional bomb squad. The search for his replacement will commence immediately.
As police chief, Knox called his tenure as chief the honor of a lifetime, highlighting his pride in the department's achievements and community support.
Knox introduced significant initiatives including the Professional Standards and Training unit, a branding campaign for officer recruitment, and the use of drones.
Under Knox's leadership, a police K9 capable of detecting bombs was added to the regional bomb squad, enhancing public safety measures.
The city of Walnut Creek will begin the process of finding a new police chief immediately after Jamie Knox's retirement announcement.
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