Troy police chief announces retirement

WNYT Staff

The city of Troy will soon have a new police chief.

Chief Brian Owens announced his retirement Friday, after more than 23 years with the Troy Police Department.

He says his last three years as chief have been rewarding, yet exhausting, and now is the time for change.

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He sent a thank you to the department, and the community.

Brian Owens (left) and Dan DeWolf (right)[Troy Police Department]

Deputy Chief Dan DeWolf will be promoted to chief of police.