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Shenandoah Police Chief Dunlap to retire in December

Shenandoah Police Chief Troye Dunlap announced he will retire in December after nearly 30 years with the city. During his tenure, he established the department's K9 program, drone program and Honor Guard, and worked to reallocate patrol hours throughout the city.

Earlier story. First reported Oct 6, 6:00 pm; added here Oct 8. Details may have changed since.

Where
Shenandoah
When
December 2026
First reported
Oct 6, 6:00 pm
Confirmed by
2 independent outlets
Published Oct 8, 7:26 am

Taxes & money

None stated in sources.

Who's involved

  • Troye Dunlap · Shenandoah Police Chief[1]
  • John Escoto · Mayor of Shenandoah[1]

The facts

  1. Dunlap joined the Shenandoah Police Department in January 1997.[1]
  2. As chief, Dunlap established the department's K9 program, drone program and Honor Guard.[1]
  3. Dunlap served five years as sergeant, four years as lieutenant and six years as chief of police.[1]
  4. In 2002, after graduating from the Cooper Institute, Dunlap became the city's first physical fitness specialist for law enforcement.[1]
  5. Dunlap worked with the City Council, mayor, city administrator and city attorney to eliminate more than 360 hours per month of dedicated patrol previously assigned to the Town Center and reallocate those hours throughout Shenandoah.[1]
  6. Shenandoah is contracting with Clear Career Professionals to conduct the search for the next police chief.[1]

Who said what

  • Mayor John Escoto Chief Dunlap has dedicated three decades to the city of Shenandoah and has continued to raise the standard for the department while making sure officers have the training, resources and support they need.[1]
  • Troye Dunlap It has been an honor to serve the city of Shenandoah for nearly 30 years, and he is proud of the men and women he has worked alongside and of what the department has accomplished.[1]

Sources

  1. News Shenandoah Police Chief Troye Dunlap to retire in December Community Impact Newspaper · Oct 6
  2. News City of Shenandoah Police Chief Troye Dunlap Announces Retirement Woodlands Online news · Oct 7

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