Sergeant Richard Ketchem has retired from the St. Joseph Police Department after more than 25-years of service.

According a a biography release by the Saint Joseph Police Department on Facebook Friday, Ketchem is retiring from his position with the department as the Traffic Unit Supervisor.

Ketchem was hired in 1989 and was promoted to rank of Sergeant in 1999.  During his time with the department he held many roles including Patrol Supervisor and Crime Prevention Officer.

Friday, Dec. 12 was Ketchem’s last day as an officer with the St. Joseph Police Department.