KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen Police Chief Charles Kimble will retire in 2023, according to Executive City of Killeen Director of Communications Janell Ford.
Ford said Kimble's retirement will be effective Jan. 27. She did not provide any other information about his future.
“I began my career more than three decades ago with a passion for serving and helping the citizens of this country,” Chief Kimble said. “The law enforcement community is a tight-knit group and I know I’ll always be a part of this family.”
Kimble began as Police Chief Sept. 1, 2017. His previous experience included five years as assistant police chief in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
According to the department, during Kimble's tenure the overall crime rate in the city dropped, a new training division was created, two new K9 units were added to the patrol division, and the department earned advance reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Kimble was one of three finalists for King County, Washington Sheriff in April, 2022.
The King County Council ultimately selected Patti Cole-Tindall to be Sheriff.