FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – After serving the City of Fort Worth for 28 years, Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus announced he’s retiring at the end of the year.
In a letter to Chief Kraus sent staff Monday, Chief Kraus said he’ll stay on board until the city hires a permanent replacement.
“I wanted to let you know that I have retired from the FWPD after 28 years. My wife has also decided to retire from a career in education, and we are ready to explore the next chapter of our lives,” he wrote.
Kraus was first hired as an officer, rose through the ranks and was named interim chief in May of 2019 after former Chief Joel Fitzgerald was fired.
He was named permanent chief in December.
During his tenure as chief, Kraus led the department’s response to the protests over the summer in response to George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.
The police department said there will be no further comments at this time. You can read his full statement below.
Letter from Chief Kraus pic.twitter.com/JsIqaXXWfC
— Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) July 27, 2020
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