After 33 years with the Columbus Police Department, Mike Woods hands over his badge and will leave division headquarters for the last time on Friday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the past six months he has served as the interim chief of the Columbus Division of Police for a total of 33 years. Friday is Mike Woods’ last day with the division.
Woods officially retired in April but stayed until new boss Elaine Bryant was in place.
In his day he served in the narcotics authority and was the public information officer.
Woods said his favorite job was patrol.
Officials will line the streets along Columbus Police Station on Friday when Woods walks out for the last time.
“It’s going to be an emotional day. It’s going to be a fun day. I will wear the uniform for the last time. I haven’t had it on in a couple of weeks and it’s important, ”Woods said.
Woods was promoted to deputy chief and made interim chief in January if Chief Tom Quinlan was asked to resign by Mayor Andrew Ginther.
