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Vancouver's Police Chief Announces Retirement After More Than Seven Years

The Canadian Press, 23 Jan, 2015 12:03 PM

Vancouver's police chief is set to retire after leading the department for more than seven years.

Chief Jim Chu, who has been on the force for 36 years, announced his retirement on Twitter.

Chu inherited the legacy of the Robert Pickton case, publicly apologizing for the department's failure to stop the serial killer and leading its response to a public inquiry.

He received national attention when he admitted the city was facing a gang war in 2009 and he was the force's public face in the aftermath of the Stanley Cup riot.

He also oversaw the department as it relaxed its approach to marijuana, which has led to the proliferation of illegal storefront dispensaries.

Chu is the former president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

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