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The Bristol Borough chief of police is leaving the department.
Chief Steve Henry announced his retirement, which will be effective in November, on Tuesday. Officers received word through an email the chief circulated.
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“I have had a great experience with the borough,” the chief told LevittownNow.com.
“Policing has never been more difficult then it is today. Fortunately for the department and myself we have always received strong support from the people of Bristol Borough. I have felt it a privilege to serve in this position,” he added.
Bristol Borough Council President Ralph DiGuiseppe reacted to the news Tuesday night.
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“After 38 years as a police officer, Chief Henry has decided to retire from law enforcement. He will stay involved continuing his police work as he assists with a training group out of New Jersey. More importantly Chief Henry is looking forward to spending more time with his wife and children. The people of Bristol will miss him dearly and we wish him and his family well in all their future endeavors,” he said in a statement.
Henry was sworn in during the spring of 2016.
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Before coming to Bristol Borough, Henry worked in the private sector for a short time. Prior to that, he worked for 31 years in the Tom’s River (New Jersey) Police Department, rising to the rank of captain. The department was much larger than Bristol Borough had 160 sworn officers and 90,000 residents.
The chief seemed to adjust well to policing of a smaller community. He has been a common site at major incidents and festivals in the borough.
Henry took over after longtime Chief Arnold Porter retired earlier in 2016 after a nearly 40-year career.
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DiGuiseppe said Bristol Borough Council will discuss filling the position at their September meeting.
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