New Albany's police chief is retiring this year after working in the city for 37 years.
When Chief Greg Jones started as a patrol officer in 1989, less than 1,000 people lived in New Albany. Now, the city is home to over 11,000 residents.
Jones thanked his colleagues in a press release.
“It’s been 37 years with the department, and it’s time to pass the torch to a new chief. I really appreciate all of the support the community and the City have provided me and our team, and I’m grateful for our outstanding staff. The department will be in good hands moving forward,” Jones said.
The city has already started soliciting applicants for Jones' replacement, with an annual salary of $143,096 to $178,870. The job posting closes Aug. 10.
Jones oversaw the
department's first accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in 2019, which was a three-year process to meet more than 180 policing standards, according to the news release. The city also got re-accredited in 2023, "certifying that the department has established best practices that meet a national standard of excellence."
Jones has been serving as police chief since 2013. He will retire in November.
The department now has over 55 staff members, including officers, dispatchers and professional staff, according to the city.
Anna Lynn Winfrey covers trending suburban/regional news for The Columbus Dispatch. She can be reached at awinfrey@dispatch.com.
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