I just learned Police Chief Richard Jones is leaving Ocean Ridge. What a terrible loss for Ocean Ridge. Chief Jones brought innovation, elevated crime-solving techniques and added process that made our officers and residents safer. That he is leaving makes me wonder what our town did wrong that we couldn’t keep a star like Chief Jones with us. 
I toured the station and saw firsthand the quick-response equipment trailer and learned about the collaboration between neighbors and the Police Department to install cameras to track vehicles coming into and leaving the area, making it easier to track bad guys. 
This and more are all directly attributed to Chief Jones’ leadership. I wish him well and I think Gulf Stream is very fortunate to have him. 
You will be missed, Chief Jones.
— Sharon Wheatley
Ocean Ridge

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