07-09-2013 Chief Lisa Womack, Please accept this letter as notice that I am retiring effective Friday, 7-12-2013. I have been eligible for approximately five years but given the circumstances I will close this chapter in my life and move on. I want to thank you and your Staff for the opportunity and the privilege to have worked for such a fine agency as the Lakeland Police Department. To the men and woman (civilian and sworn) of LPD I have appreciated working with you; I know that you each give so much and we have accomplished so much together. I have always been a strong supporter of our personnel as that is our finest and most important asset. I recognize that each of us are only human and it is that human quality that makes each of you special and it is also that quality that can fail. I urge you each to do what is right and to continue working closely and side by side with our community and its leaders. Proudly wear your uniform and badge and remember to always strive for a "commitment to excellence". I now must work towards and look forward to my new opportunities in retirement. Thank you, t' ap am 0 . omason La keland Police Department 07-who