Tyler has been in law enforcement for 29 years and Florence’s chief for 12 years.
FLORENCE, Ala. — It’s the end on an era for Florence. Police Chief Ron Tyler, who has served in that position for 12 years. announced his retirement.
In an announcement on Facebook, Tyler said that while his retirement won’t be official until after January 1, 2025, his last day as chief will be June 28, 2024. After that, he will be on approved leave, and says he will be handling some medical issues. He spoke about his law enforcement team and how honored his is to have served his city:
![AZ Supreme Court will decide if DNA can be used in murder case [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mp_1497236_0_101e4551a3df4f56807780a297c6a3941140x641jpg.jpg)
![Man accused of killing Brock Welch in 2023 pleads guilty [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mp_1497221_0_ee5d3327f1304c51b5cbe9b6ebe3e7941140x641jpg.jpg)
![11-year-old kidnapped, sexually assaulted on way to bus stop [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mp_1484165_0_a838b86cc60d4652a3d644f20b67df4f1140x641jpg.jpg)
![3 killed, 3 injured in Pasadena crash [Video]](https://usanewsvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mp_1488412_0_f857983aGENERICWEBMAINjpg.jpg)
