STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — The man believed to be the longest-serving police chief in South Dakota history is calling it a career.

Sturgis Chief Jim Bush says he's retiring in January. He'll be succeeded by Assistant Chief Geody VanDewater.

Bush joined the Sturgis force in 1978 and became the chief in 1990. One of his jobs has been overseeing the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which draws hundreds of thousands of people to the region.

Sturgis Mayor Mark Cartensen says Bush has been "a role model for our department and departments around the state."

 

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