MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford Police Chief Randy Sparacino is retiring. The chief made the announcement during a press conference Tuesday afternoon.
Sparacino was officially named MPD chief in March 2016 after serving as interim chief following the retirement of Chief Tim George.
At the time, he said the promotion was a dream come true. “I have started at the police department as a volunteer, and worked my way entirely up to the top so it’s an amazing journey,” he stated.
Chief Sparacino said a health scare back in January made him think about the future and ultimately led him to the decision to retire.
“I think the department is in a fantastic place and now is the right time to pass the baton on to future leaders of the department,” he said.
Chief Sparacino will retire in July.
The City of Medford will now go through the process of selecting a new chief. City Manager Brian Sjothun says internal candidates will be considered first.
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