Aurora Police Chief Richard Witthuhn announces retirement
City of Aurora
Aurora Police Chief Richard Witthuhn informed Aurora City Manager of his intent to retire at the beginning of this week. His last day with the City of Aurora will be July 9th. This retirement closes out a long and distinguished law enforcement career dedicated to the safety, welfare and security of the public that spans 42 years. Chief Witthuhn served 21 years with the Wichita Police Department in Wichita, KS as a Police Officer and as an Investigator. This included rotations through Patrol, Traffic, Motorcycle Unit, Homicide Section, Narcotics Section, Special Robbery Team, Dignitary Protection, and an Instructor at the Wichita police Academy. After retirement from the Wichita Police Department, Chief Witthuhn served with the Sedgwick Kansas Police Department as an Assistant Police Chief, then was promoted, and served 5 years as Police Chief of Sedgwick. In 2006 Chief Witthuhn relocated to Missouri, filling the role of Chief of Police for the Reeds Springs Police Department, until relocating to serve the City of Aurora in October of 2010.