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Cedar Park police chief Mike Harmon retires after 28 years of service
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk CBS Austin
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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A police chief with nearly three decades of experience is stepping down. His career spanned 28 years. He will take on a new role as chief of police at a school district. His new position will be at…
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Key takeaway His new position will be at the Round Rock Independent School district, but details about his retirement and the transition are limited.
A police chief with nearly three decades of experience is stepping down. His career spanned 28 years. He will take on a new role as chief of police at a school district. His new position will be at the Round Rock Independent School district, but details about his retirement and the transition are limited. For more information, the source publication has further details.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: CBS Austin Reading time: 1 min
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