MAUMELLE, Ark. — After nearly three decades with the department, Maumelle Police Chief Cory Pickard announced he will retire May 1, closing out a 27-year career serving the city.
Pickard began working for the Maumelle Police Department in February 1999 and was appointed chief in 2019. City leaders say his leadership helped guide the department through several major moments while maintaining strong relationships with the community.
Pickard said the decision to retire was not easy…