Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad announced Tuesday that he plans to step down from the post next year.
Murad, who was first made acting chief of the department in June 2020, informed Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak of his decision in a Nov. 4 letter, which the mayor’s office shared in a press release on Tuesday.
“It has been my great honor to be the chief of police,” Murad said in the letter. “The people of the Burlington Police Department are some of the best coworkers I have ever had, and serving the citizens of the city in which I was born has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.”
Murad plans to continue to lead the department into the new year, but said he expects to step down from the role in April 2025.
Muvlaney-Stanak, in the press release, thanked Murad for his “years of service to our community.”
“First responders, especially those who are called to lead public safety departments, face increasingly difficult workloads and complex dynamics. As such, I appreciate his willingness to continue leading the Police department over the next several months and supporting a successful leadership transition” said Mulvaney-Stanak. “I look forward to honoring the Chief and his many contributions at a community celebration this spring.”
In the coming weeks, the city plans to begin a national search for the next chief of police, according to the Mulvaney-Stanak.
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