Milford Police Chief to retire after 13 years

On Friday, Milford Mayor Bryan Shupe announced that Milford Police Department Chief E. Keith Hudson, will retire this year. At an executive meeting on Monday night, the Milford Police Chief had apparently read a letter of intent for retiring.

Chief Hudson has worked in the department for nearly forty years, starting as a dispatcher in 1977, becoming an officer in December 1978, and working his way through the ranks to Captain in March of 2002. Later that year, in June, Hudson was appointed to Chief by the Milford City Council, after the previous Chief retired.

“It has been an honor to serve in his hometown and the citizens in this great community,” says Chief Hudson. “Though there have been some really good times and some really challenging ones, the majority of my career has been a truly rewarding experience. Today police are constantly faced with unwanted circumstances and they will have to continue working hard to build and maintain that community trust.”

Fifty eight-year-old Chief Hudson, who was born and raised in Milford, continues to live in Milford with his wife, Terri, of 34 years, and has two children, and a granddaughter.

Mayor Shupe stated that “As Mayor, Councilman, business owner and resident in the City of Milford, it has been an honor to work alongside Chief Hudson. Protecting and serving his community through four decades, Chief Hudson started from humble beginnings as a dispatcher and worked his way to Chief as he carried out his work with the highest level of honesty, integrity and compassion towards all of the residents and visitors he served. As the City grew exponentially over his tenure, his philosophy of treating all people with dignity and respect never wavered. As an officer of the law, Chief Hudson ensured our public safety and created a strong partnership with the community. I know that he will continue this commitment and service to the city of Milford long after his retirement.”

Mayor Shupe says he will be working with Vice Mayor and Police Committee Chairman Doug Morrow, to discuss the process for finding a replacement for Chief Hudson. Their recommendation will be presented to City Council for a final decision.

On Monday, Mayor Shupe told 47 ABC that Chief Hudson has agreed to stay on until a new Chief is chosen. They are hoping by the end of the year, but says Chief Hudson will remain for a smooth transition.