Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo To Retire

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo Monday announced that he will retire from the position in January. Arradondo has served as chief since 2017.

He's worked for the Minneapolis Police Department for 32 years. Arradondo, 53, said the killing of George Floyd and the street violence that followed in the city did not play a role in his decision.

However, Arradondo did say Floyd's tragic death will "stay with me." The Minneapolis native said he does not have another position or career lined up after he retires from his current role, but he plans to stay in the city.

At the news conference, Mayor Jacob Frey said he will name Arradondo's interim replacement in the coming days. Frey said he will conduct a "national search" for a full-time replacement.

Arradondo's announcement comes after a ballot amendment to replace his department failed on Election Day in November.

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