Sanibel Police Chief William Dalton and Deputy Police Chief Dr. Anthony Thompson will both retire from the City on December 31, 2025. Still, they will continue their roles as contract employees for the next four and five years.
The City says it does not want to lose the services of these long-term, exemplary leaders. They have each served the community for over 30 years, starting as patrol officers.
On July 15, the Council unanimously passed a resolution stating that the most effective way to retain their services and to establish certain conditions of employment after retirement is to enter into employment agreements…