FOREST ACRES, S.C. — After almost 50 years working for the City of Forest Acres, police chief Gene Sealy has announced his retirement.
At the Forest Acres city council meeting on Tuesday, September 14, the chief announced that he would be retiring in January of next year.
For the last 48 years, Sealy has served the City of Forest Acres. He began working as a part-time dispatcher for the city in 1973 and became a sworn police officer in 1975.
Sealy has served as the city's Chief of Police for 27 years.
In a Facebook post, the Forest Acres Neighborhood Association said, "His dedication and professionalism are readily apparent in quality of our officers and the incredible work they do."