Selma Police Chief John Brock has announced his plans to retire.
Brock says the city's new mayor, former state representative Darrio Melton, has decided to move in a different direction and asked Brock to step down.
Brock has spent 31 years with the department and was promoted to chief in September 2015. He called his time spent with the department "a great ride."
The city reportedly issued a news release earlier this week saying Brock's leadership would be missed.
Some details are still being worked out regarding Brock's last day, but it will reportedly be no later than mid-January. The chief says he isn't sure what he'll do in retirement, but admitted he's open to other law enforcement opportunities.
Longtime police lieutenant Johnny King has been named interim chief until a permanent replacement can be hired.