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Former FWPD chief retires

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Former Fort Wayne Police Chief Garry Hamilton has retired from the department.

Hamilton retired on Monday from his role of deputy chief. He was with the department for more than 24 years.

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He stepped down as police chief in 2016 to take a position as head of the department’s community relations division. Hamilton was replaced by Steve Reed.

Hamilton served as chief from January 2014 through July 2016, becoming the city’s first black police chief.

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1 comment

Buck June 4, 2019 at 10:37 am

A huge “THANK YOU” to Chief Garry Hamilton for his Outstanding service to the city of Fort Wayne over these many years! Congrats!

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