HUNTINGTON â In his 25 years with the Huntington Police Department, Chief Ray Cornwell said he learned about the importance of empathy.
Cornwellâs retirement was announced in June. His last day was Friday. Mayor Steve Williams appointed HPD Capt. Eric Corder to serve as interim police chief.
Cornwell was appointed to become police chief in April 2020. He spent about four months serving as interim police chief after former Chief Hank Dial became city manager. Cornwell said when he began his career, he did not have plans to become chief of police.
âWhen Hank decided to leave, there was a void and I felt obligated to step up. I had always planned on working 25 years and then retiring, so it was a hard debate on whether I should stay longer or not,â Cornwell said. âBut after a lot of deliberation, consideration, discussions with my wife, we just decided it would be better for me and my family to follow through with our plans.â
HUNTINGTON â Four officers with the Huntington Police Department â including the departmentâs chief â were recognized during a retirement ceremony Friday.
The four officers â Chief Ray Cornwell, Sgt. Paul Hunter, Cpl. Lance Roberts and Capt. Dan Underwood â had a combined 102 years of service to the residents of Huntington, according to the city.
The city of Huntington announced Cornwellâs retirement in June. He had served in the police department in numerous roles for 25 years, including serving as interim police chief before becoming police chief in April 2020.
HPD Capt. Eric Corder will serve as interim chief while city leaders determine the selection process and candidates apply for the position.
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