UC Davis Police Chief Annette Spicuzza Resigns

UC Davis Police Chief Annette Spicuzza had been on leave since shortly after the pepper spray incident of Nov. 18. She sent the following email to staff on Wednesday notifying them that she would be retiring: 

After heartfelt discussions with my family, I have decided to retire.

My 27 years in law enforcement have been dedicated to ethical and committed service to the departments and communities I have been proud to be a part of.

For the past seven years, I have accomplished many good things for both the Police Department and community here at UC Davis; and am grateful to those of you who have remembered this. As the University does not want this incident to be its defining moment, nor do I wish for it to be mine. I believe in order to start the healing process; this chapter of my life must be closed.

My family and I want to thank the many who have reached out to us with words of encouragement, support, and understanding.

To follow this story: 

• Like Davis Patch on Facebook
• Follow on Twitter
• Get Free Newsletter