Castle Rock Police Chief Tony Lane is retiring after leading the department for 24 years. His last day will be Sept. 30.
“We are grateful to Tony for his more than 24 years of service as our police chief, and wish Tony nothing but the best in his retirement,” Town Manager Mark Stevens said in a written statement.
Lane has been in law enforcement for 46 years and is one of the most tenured police chiefs in Colorado.
Lane started his career in law enforcement in Kansas. In 1971, Lane was recruited by the Lakewood Department of Public Safety, a newly created department in that became known for its new and innovative approach to law enforcement.
“We wore blazers instead of uniforms and were called field advisors and agents instead of sergeants and officers, among many other things,” Lane said “It was a new approach to law enforcement that received national attention. Some efforts worked, some didn’t, but Lakewood trained me in innovative thinking and prepared me for my career ahead.”
Lane will remain in Castle Rock and continue to pursue his passions of wildlife photography and writing.
Castle Rock has hired a consultant and plans a nationwide search for Lane’s replacement.
