Prince George police chief announces retirement after 33 years of service

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Prince George County officials recently announced the retirement of Police Chief W. Keith Early after 33 years of service in law enforcement.

Early's retirement will be effective starting July 1, marking the end of 10 years he spent as police chief.

“Chief Early has served Prince George County with distinction and has worked to build and
maintain a strong and highly capable law enforcement team ready to take on the challenges facing the County,” said Kristen Pudlow, Interim County Administrator. “We thank him for his dedicated service and wish him continued success in his future endeavors."

Early shared the following statement regarding his retirement:

“It has been the highest honor of my professional lifetime to serve the men and women of
this department as they faithfully and effectively serve our community. Leadership is not
about individuals – it is about team success. Our PGPD Team has consistently delivered
results for our community, and delivering results will always remain the expectation.

Our citizens should take comfort in knowing that this police department is well positioned
for the future. We have strong leadership within our ranks, and the department will not
miss a beat as transitions occur.

Apart from the men and women of our Department, I have truly enjoyed working with past
and present members of the Board of Supervisors, County Administrators, fellow
department directors and staff, as well as our regional, state, and federal partners - and of
course the Prince George County community at large. Thank you for allowing me to serve."

To view the full announcement, click here.