Town of Edenton announced retirement of police chief

Kenzie Finch
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EDENTON, N.C. (WAVY) — The Town of Edenton announced the retirement of Police Chief Henry King.

The retirement is expected to take effect on Sept. 1. King has led the Edenton Police Department for the past six years. Prior to this position, he served in the Marine Cops.

“Chief King’s contributions to our community have been invaluable,” said Corey Gooden, Edenton Town Manager, in a release. “Under his leadership, the Edenton Police Department has undergone significant modernization, including the upgrade of our vehicle fleet, the implementation of cutting-edge security and surveillance technologies, and the pioneering use of BolaWrap technology as a non-lethal alternative in the field. His efforts have not only made our town safer but also set a high standard for policing in our region.”

King currently serves as the President of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, making him the first chief from Edenton to hold this position, a release states.

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