Haines City Police Chief Jay Hopwood is retiring after 40 years in law enforcement
His retirement takes effect days before former Polk County Assistant Manager for Public Safety Joe Halman Jr. takes over the police and fire departments as Haines City’s new public safety director.
Hopwood’s retirement is effective Jan. 30, a Jan. 27 news release said. He has served as police chief less than a year, gaining the promotion 10 months ago on March 14…