The Chicago Police Department’s second-in-command will retire in October, the Tribune learned Friday evening.

First Deputy Superintendent Yolanda Talley’s retirement comes after about six months as the right hand to Superintendent Larry Snelling and less than two months after a drastic reorganization appeared to strip her of virtually all her responsibilities related to the department’s daily operations.

In a written statement, Chicago police confirmed that Talley will retire Oct. 15, while acknowledging her work climbing the ranks to be named the first woman to serve as first deputy superintendent

“We thank her for her three decades of service to our department and our city, and wish her well in the next chapter of her life,” according to the statement.

Snelling took 17 months to n

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