Police Chief Mark Heimer Announces Retirement
Police Chief Mark Heimer
announces his retirement from law enforcement after serving for over thirty
years in the profession. Mark served as Police Chief for the City of Abilene
for nearly six years and oversaw the successful reorganization of the Police
Department into a more efficient and effective law enforcement team. His
management style and experience brought much innovation to the Abilene Police
Department. Mark’s last day with the City of Abilene will be February 26, 2016.
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“Mark has contributed greatly
to the City of Abilene and he will be greatly missed,” says Mayor Dennis
Weishaar. “He has facilitated the transformation of the Abilene Police
Department into a very professional and modern police department and has
prepared it for the changes that will occur in law enforcement in the future.”
“Mark’s decision to retire
was unexpected but I respect the decision and appreciate all he has done for
the community,” says City Manager David Dillner. “It is very apparent to me
that Mark greatly enjoys serving the citizens of Abilene and that the decision
to retire was by no means easy for him,” says Dillner. “Mark has been a great
leader for the community, the department, and the organization. He has also
been a good friend to me personally. On behalf of the City of Abilene, I wish
him the very best as he begins his next chapter in life.”
City Manager David Dillner
intends to appoint an interim Police Chief to serve until such time as a
recruitment process may be organized and completed. The decision will be
forthcoming and is expected prior to Mark’s retirement.
“The position of Police Chief
is no doubt one of great importance to the community as the leadership and
direction of a Police Department is essential to public trust,” says City
Manager David Dillner. “The process for recruiting a Police Chief will involve
much public dialogue and input in order for Abilene to find the right person
who will be able to continue Mark’s legacy of leadership.”
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