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Scottsdale Police Chief Announces Retirement

Alan Rodbell
Scottsdale Police Department
Alan Rodbell.

Scottsdale Police Chief Alan Rodbell announced his retirement on Friday.

Chief Alan Rodbell said he will be retiring on December 1, 2020.

Rodbell was a police officer in Maryland for 25 years before coming to the Scottsdale department in 2002. He has served as Scottsdale Chief of Police since 2003.

In a statement, Rodbell said he was retiring to pursue an opportunity in the private sector.

Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson said Rodbell leaves behind a legacy of excellence in policing.

Jimmy Jenkins was a producer and senior field correspondent at KJZZ from 2014 to 2021.