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D.C. police chief retires to work on NFL security

By Kelly Cohen
Published August 16, 2016 5:17pm ET
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D.C. police chief retires to work on NFL security
Cathy Lanier had a 26-year career on the force, and was named chief in 2007. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) | Manuel Balce Ceneta

The chief of the Washington, D.C. police department is retiring, and will take over as head of security for the National Football League.

Cathy Lanier, who was appointed chief of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia in January 2007, announced on Twitter Tuesday that her retirement will take effect in September.

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