MANCHESTER, NH — The police chief of Manchester, New Hampshire, announced Monday that he is retiring after 27 years as a law enforcement officer.
In a letter sent to Mayor Jay Ruais on Monday, Chief Allen Aldenberg submitted his formal resignation, effective Nov. 29.
“Serving as a police officer for the City of Manchester has been an absolute privilege,” Aldenberg wrote in the letter. “Over the years, I have had the honor to work beside the committed and professional men and women of New Hampshire law enforcement. During the course of my career, I have experienced many challenges and difficult times. However, there have been many great moments along the way and I have been extremely fortunate throughout my career.”
Aldenberg started his career in 1998 and started working for the Manchester Police Department in 2003.
“I want to express gratitude to former Mayor Joyce Craig and the Board of …