Chief Covington Retiring in November

Seneca City administrator Scott Moulder announced today that Seneca Police Chief John Covington has made known his plans to retire from his position with the City as of
November 26, 2020. He will remain on personal administrative leave until then.
Covington has served as police chief for the City since September of 2008. He joined the
department two years prior to his appointment as Chief.

“On behalf of the Mayor and Seneca City Council, we extend our sincere gratitude to Chief Covington for his years of service to the City,” Moulder said. “We wish him a happy and
restful retirement.”

Moulder added that Captain Casey Bowling has been named interim chief until a permanent replacement is chosen. The process and timeline of selecting a new chief of police will be announced by the City in the coming weeks.