Denton Police Chief Jessica Robledo informed the city Tuesday that she plans to retire in February due to a recent death in her family, a city official told the Denton Record-Chronicle.

City Manager Sara Hensley intends to present the City Council with plans for an acting chief of police assignment on Dec. 16.

The chief’s effective retirement date is Feb. 27, but her last day in office will be Jan. 9.

Spokesperson Dustin Sternbeck said Robledo told the city that after the death in her family, she would like to spend more time with her loved ones.

“Serving with the Denton Police Department has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my career,” Robledo wrote in a statement. “I am deeply proud of the progress we have made together, from embracing new technologies and enhancing our

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