ORLANDO, Fla.— Orlando Chief of Cops Orlando Rolón sent his retirement letter to the mayor’s workplace Wednesday after almost 4 years in the position

In the letter, Rolón stated he plans to formally retire on Nov. 1, one week prior to his 30th anniversary considering that he began in the Orlando Cops Department as an officer.

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Rolón did not state particularly why he is stepping down, though he pointed out the many obstacles he and his department dealt with, consisting of COVID-19, social discontent and presentations in Orlando.

” Thank you, the members of Orlando Cops Department, city board, and the whole neighborhood for enabling me to serve in this function for 4 years. It has actually been a remarkable and fulfilling journey throughout my profession with the Orlando Cops Department. Thank you for this honor,” Rolón composed in the letter.

Under Rolón, OPD developed numerous neighborhood peacekeeping groups and a youth outreach program, in addition to the very first Actual time Criminal offense Center, which provided officers access to a wide range of cams throughout the neighborhood to aid with examinations.

Rolón’s last main day of work will be Aug. 19.

News 6 has actually published Rolón’s retirement letter for you to check out listed below: