COLUMBUS — Columbus Police Chief Milton “Skip” Edman is retired from the Columbus Police Department, where he has been chief for the past nine years, while he passes the baton to Lt.
Christopher Mayfield on April 1.
Edman spent 13 years in the department and had 33 years of combined law enforcement experience. The retirement party, held in honor of Edman, closes a chapter in his life as he looks to the future.
“I’m gonna take a minute and figure out what's my next step," said Edman, “I’m gonna just enjoy retirement for now.” He recently returned from a trip to Hawaii after using up some of his vacation days. But the city has been in good hands with Mayfield's promotion to interim chief.
"Mayfield is a good guy. The right guy to take over,” said Ed- man on Mayfield receiving the ba - ton. He knows Mayfield will carry on the positive work environment within the department.
“Ever since Chief Lattimore was here, we have been pruning and growing a good police department,” said Edman, “when it came time for me to retire, it was seamless.”
Interim Chief Mayfield will become Chief Mayfield on April 1. He is an Eagle Lake native with 13 years of law enforcement expe rience. He believes in community policing, as he takes over a depart- ment with a low officer turnover and a community that trusts and respects its officers.
Columbus Police Chief Milton “Skip” Edman, right, receives his retirement plaque from Columbus City Manager Donald Warschak during Edman's recent retirement party at the Columbus City Hall Council Chambers. Edman has been the police chief of Columbus for nine years. Photo by John Jones, Banner Press
