TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Kirk Thompson says he will retire, effective January 10th.
Thompson has led the law enforcement agency since July 2011.
Republican Kris Kobach will name Thompson's replacement after he takes office as Attorney General in January. Kobach's choice must be approved by the Kansas Senate.
The KBI said in a news release that Thompson began discussing retirement several months ago and the agency's employees were informed about his decision in early November. T
hompson served more than 46 years in Kansas law enforcement and joined the KBI in 1979.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Two file to challenge local legislator
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
BC's Pate remembered by students, college family
LATEST STORIES
Candidate files for Nemaha Co Treasurer
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Wed signing means full funding for KS education
MHMA Mock Trial Team sees natl success
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections