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Capitola police chief to retire in November

Capitola police chief to retire in November
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Capitola police chief to retire in November
Capitola's chief of police, Terry McManus, will retire at the end of 2021. McManus has served as the chief of police for the past five years and worked for the San Diego Police Department for more than 30 years before that. "Working with Terry for the last several years has been a real honor. The skills, perspective and professionalism he brought to the Department were incredibly valuable traits. He will certainly be missed," said Capitola City Manager Jamie Goldstein. McManus will leave in mid-November once a new chief has been selected.

Capitola's chief of police, Terry McManus, will retire at the end of 2021.

McManus has served as the chief of police for the past five years and worked for the San Diego Police Department for more than 30 years before that.

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"Working with Terry for the last several years has been a real honor. The skills, perspective and professionalism he brought to the Department were incredibly valuable traits. He will certainly be missed," said Capitola City Manager Jamie Goldstein.

McManus will leave in mid-November once a new chief has been selected.