Rockford Police Chief Chet Epperson is stepping down. Epperson announced yesterday he will retire November 13th in order to take a position with the New Orleans Police Department. An interim chief will be chosen next month.
The 53-year old Epperson has been with the Rockford Police Department since 1985 when he was hired as a patrol officer.
He was also an officer with the Lake Forest Police Department for 3 years prior to being hired in Rockford.