Tampa’s First Female Police Chief Officially Retires, Successor Announced

TPD's new chief Eric Ward
TPD’s new chief Eric Ward

By Matt Wiley

After more than 30 years in the Tampa Police Department (TPD), the city’s first female police chief β€” Jane Castor β€” has officially retired and her successor has been announced. During her time in the agency’s top job, Castor replaced former Chief Stephen Hogue and ushered in an era of a dramatic drop in crime throughout the city, including parts of New Tampa.Continue reading