City of Covington, City Council_Special Meeting_LIVE_6-16-26

Covington City Council · June 16, 2026

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Retirement letter read: Chief Michael Ferrell

Announcement

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Council president introduced and read Chief Michael Ferrell's written notice of retirement, in which Ferrell said he will retire effective June 30, 2026, after 34 years in law enforcement and five years as Covington's police chief.

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Covington city leaders marked the retirement of Chief Michael Ferrell after 34 years in law enforcement, praised reductions in gun violence attributed to recent policing efforts, and unanimously confirmed Deputy Chief Kevin Collins as the next police chief in a roll-call vote. Collins pledged to lead with transparency and continuity; Ferrell's retirement is effective June 30, 2026.

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