Mount Rainier Police Chief Michael E. Scott will retire from the department, city officials announced Friday. Scott’s departure ends a 16-year career in Mount Rainier, with 12 of those years as chief. Scott came to Mount Rainier after working for the Maryland-National Capital Park Police for 27 years. “Chief Scott brought Mount Rainier law enforcement into the 21st century,” Mayor Malinda Miles said in a statement. “His commitment to community policing and best practices have helped make Mount Rainier a great place to live and work.”Braatz’s letter said Stephen Malley will serve as acting chief.

Source: Washington Post June 01, 2018 21:05 UTC