Milwaukee Police Chief Nannette Hegerty has announced her retirement in a memorandum that was sent to all members of the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday morning. Here is the text of that memorandum:

"I have notified the members of the Fire and Police Commission that I intend to retire at the end of my term of office in November. My last working day will be Friday, November 16, 2007.

I made notification at this time so that the members of the Fire and Police Commission can begin the task of selecting a new chief.  Members of the Department who are interested in appointment to the position of chief may wish to begin preparing for the selection process as well.

It has been a privilege to serve this community as a law enforcement officer for more than 30 years, and a distinct honor to serve as the Chief of Police for the past three years.

There is much work to be done before my retirement in November.  I am confident that we, as a team, will continue to move the Department forward throughout my tenure as Chief of Police.

I want to thank all of you for your efforts to enhance public safety and to protect our community, and I thank all of you for your hard work and outstanding dedication to duty."