April 19th, 2021
Police Chief Small to retire
Oldie but goodie. John Small (left) with former Chief Mike King at a Kids R Best Fest. Early Nineties
John Small, Chief of Police for the Anacortes Police Department, has announced his retirement effect July 1, 2021. Small started his service with the Anacortes Police Department in September 1993. He has served nearly every role at the Police Department from Police Officer, to the Field Training Officer, D.A.R.E. Instructor, Volunteer Coordinator, Detective Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, and Police Captain.
According to a city press release, “His wealth of experience has always been reflected in the values he instills in every officer to be kind, be caring and uphold a high ethical standard.”
Small, who was appointed as Chief in 2017, states, “I am proud the have spent my entire career in Anacortes and it has been an honor and blessing to serve this community. My greatest legacy is going to be the Police Department staff I leave behind who will continue to protect and serve the City of Anacortes.”
Mayor Gere extends her gratitude for Chief Small’s hard work and dedication saying, “Chief Small truly exemplifies what servant leadership is. He shows up every day to serve every citizen of Anacortes through protection, enforcing the law, and taking care of people at their most vulnerable times. He leads by example in his department and has created a culture of service.”