Sean C. Morgan
Sweet Home Police Chief Bob Burford announced Monday his official retirement effective June 30, capping a 32-year career in Oregon law enforcement.
He tendered his resignation to City Manager Craig Martin on Jan. 7.
Burford began his service to the citizens of Sweet Home on Sept. 23, 1986 after working for five years with the Boardman Police Department.
Burford started as a patrol officer and became a detective. Later he became patrol…