The Final Patrol: Lexington Police Captain says goodbye after 30 years
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After 30 years of responding to emergencies in the middle of the night, missing family events, and putting his life on the line for the protection of the citizens, Cpt. Scott Shoaf is retiring from the Lexington Police Department at the end of the month.
“2020 was a tough year for law enforcement. I started reflecting on my career and realized that with all the things that I have done and experienced, I was extremely fortunate to make it this far being successful… This profession requires you to give so much of yourself that I felt it was time for me to focus on myself and my family.”
City of Lexington Police Chief to retire in February
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Lexington Police Chief Mark Sink announced on Monday that he will be retiring at the end of February.
A 30-year veteran at the Lexington Police Department, Sink was sworn in as Chief of Police in 2015 following the retirement of former chief Tad Kepley. His last day will be on Feb. 28.
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According to Lexington City Manager Terra Greene, the city has posted the job availability and is currently interviewing internal candidates for the position. She said the interview process should take approximately 30-days before the new chief is named.