OCEAN CITY, Md. - A local police chief is headed to bluer waters. Ocean City announced today that their Police Chief, Bernadette DiPino, is retiring. After her retirement, Chief DiPino will be moving on to a job as the Chief of Police of the Sarasota, Florida Police Department.
She has been with the Ocean City Police Department for 24 years, working her way up the ranks through the years. She has been Chief for more than 10 years.
DiPino issued a statement saying "I am leaving the department with mixed emotions, I feel excitement about a new opportunity and challenge in beautiful Sarasota, Florida, but heartfelt sadness because I will miss the department, the officers, and the citizens with whom I've developed so many lasting friendships. I'd like to thank all the citizens, business', and law enforcement partners who have supported me and the OCPD over the years. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve this community."