Bartlett Mayor A. Keith McDonald announced on Oct. 3 the upcoming retirement of a key figure in keeping Bartlett safe and secure.
“Police Chief Glen Williamson has given me his letter of retirement from the City of Bartlett to be effective January 3, 2020,” McDonald said.
He continued, “Glen has diligently served the City of Bartlett for 30 years, and has been chief since January 2019.
In his letter to Mayor McDonald, Williamson stated, “After thirty years in law enforcement, I have come to the realization that this is the best time to retire for both myself and my immediate, as well as extended, family.
He continued, “I want you to know how truly emotional this decision is for me, because I consider this department and all the City workers family.”
McDonald responded, “We are grateful for his years of service to our City and will certainly miss him, but wish him and his family all the best.”
McDonald said he will submit the name of Assistant Chief Jeff Cox for appointment as police chief to be effective Jan. 4, 2020.
