JUST IN: Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams to retire, department says abc15
The video in the player above is from an April 18 report on secret recordings obtained by ABC15 that Chief Williams privately stated that she misled the city council and public in the wake of protest arrests.
Aside from saying her retirement will happen"this summer," details of exactly when were not immediately available.Williams has come under scrutiny as part of ABC15's "Politically Charged" investigative series, which uncovered protest arrests and prosecutions by Phoenix Police and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.
The Phoenix Law Enforcement Association issued a statement in response to Williams' retirement announcement:"On behalf of the men and women of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, we thank Chief Jeri Williams for her commitment and service to the Phoenix Police Department. As a 33-year law enforcement veteran, Chief Williams has devoted her life to protecting our community.
Now, a few months away from completing my 6th year as Chief, it is time to look to the future. After much prayer and consideration and in consultation with my family and city leadership, I have decided to make a change. There is never a perfect time to transition but the time feels right for me now to step aside. Just like when I felt called to do this job, I also feel called right now to go in a new direction, allowing me the rare opportunity to prioritize family and explore future endeavors.
As I look back over my years as Phoenix Police Officer and Chief of Police, I am tremendously proud of several accomplishments. While that list is long, here are a few that stand out:
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