After 35 Years On The Force, St. Louis Police Chief Hayden Announces February Retirement

St. Louis MO

08 September, 2021

4:44 PM

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CBS St. Louis St. Louis Police Chief John Hayden announced his retirement planned for next February in a press conference Wednesday afternoon at City Hall. At 1 p.m., Hayden, 55, was joined by Mayor Tishaura Jones and interim Public Safety Director Dan Isom to detail his departure after 35 years protecting the City. "Thirty-five years of service is a major milestone, and after prayerful consideration with my family, I am announcing my decision to retire in early 2022," Hayden said. "Our department has made progress on key issues. I am confident under Mayor Jones' leadership the City will find a hardworking, dedicated successor." CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.