Myrtle Beach Police Chief retires before Memorial Day weekend

Myrtle Beach police Chief Warren Gall left his position Thursday afternoon, right before the Memorial Day Bikefest rallies, one of the biggest events for Myrtle Beach law enforcement all year.

He spoke his final words as police chief to a gathering of law enforcement staged for Bikefest at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Gall handed over the reins to interim Chief Amy Prock. He served the police department for 37 years.

“The chief is a consummate professional, and I don’t know anyone with higher integrity and better character than [Gall]. He has done amazing work for the city and I definitely owe him a debt of gratitude,” City Manager John Pedersen said.

This story was originally published May 25, 2017 at 8:08 PM with the headline "Myrtle Beach Police Chief retires before Memorial Day weekend."