OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg Police Chief Robert Wescott will retire from the city police force at the end of the month.

“The City of Ogdensburg respectfully announces the well earned retirement of Police Chief Robert Wescott. Chief Wescott served the Ogdensburg Police Department in every rank and capacity for over 25 years since beginning his career in 1996.,” City Manager Stephen Jellie said.

Wescott is a graduate of Lisbon High School, SUNY Canton and a member of the first graduating class of the David Sullivan St. Lawrence County Law Enforcement Academy. Chief Wescott resides in Ogdensburg with his companion of 11 years, Andrea and their 5 children.

“During Chief Wescott’s time as Police Chief, the department progressed significantly with the improvement of communications equipment, enhancement of personal protective equipment and a complete overhaul of organizational policies and procedures. Chief Wescott led the City’s Police Reform Effort that charted a proactive course for establishing the future use of force and community interaction programs,” Jellie said in a prepared statement. “Chief Wescott’s calm leadership presence at emergencies and his steady advocacy for law enforcement programs are two of his greatest strengths, and both will be sorely missed. The City of Ogdensburg thanks Chief Wescott for his service and wishes him and his family the best in their future endeavors.”