Tigard police chief announces her retirement
TIGARD Ore. (KPTV) – After nearly four decades spent in law enforcement, Tigard Police Chief Kathy McAlpine has officially announced her retirement...
TIGARD Ore. (KPTV) – After nearly four decades spent in law enforcement, Tigard Police Chief Kathy McAlpine has officially announced her retirement. McAlpine joined Tigard Police in 2017, with the department recognizing her as a 'thoughtful, transparent, highly engaged and data-driven' leader. Prior to arriving in Tigard, McAlpine spent over 30 years with the Tacoma Police Department, where she held various roles, including detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and assistant chief. Her contributions in Tacoma included pioneering initiatives such as the Child Abduction Response Team (CART) Certification and achieving CALEA accreditation.