RCPD Cpt Josh Kyle, Assistant Director Kurt Moldrup at Kyle's retirement ceremony 12/30/2022
The Riley County Police Department celebrated Captain Josh Kyle Friday, with a couple hundred of his closest friends. Kyle followed his father’s and grandfather’s paths. He is now retired after serving the community for 31 years. County Commissioner and Law Board member John Ford spoke to KMAN about Kyle’s service to the community.
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Ford agreed that the community would benefit when asked if Kyle should run for a political office.
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Kyle, who was a finalist for the RCPD director position earlier this year tells KMAN he is not interested in pursuing public office at this time, but will instead seek opportunities in the private sector.
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Kyle has been a regular guest of KMAN’s In Focus. As he closes out this chapter of his career, he shared a message to the community.
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Kyle began his career in law enforcement in 1991, working his way up from police officer to lieutenant and eventually to a position in administration.
Rhonda is a retired public employee from Syracuse, New York; mom to two grown daughters; and a lifelong community volunteer. She was traveling in her camper after retirement when she discovered Kansas, then fell hard for the Flint Hills community. She bought a house in Manhattan, parked her camper, and KMAN taught the old dog new tricks. Being a reporter has only deepened her love of her new hometown. But, she thinks SU Basketball is the best. Go, ORANGE!
contact her at: rhonda@1350kman.com