Anne Arundel County police chief Timothy Altomare announces surprise retirement

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Anne Arundel County Police Chief Timothy Altomare announced Tuesday that he's stepping down from his position at the end of the month after more than two decades with the department.

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The surprise retirement announcement comes in the wake of increased calls for police reform nationwide following the death of George Floyd in May, and after a Black man sued the department and three white detectives for allegedly using excessive force during a 2019 traffic stop.

Altomare says he concerned that changes could negatively affect the department, and also the public.