Officer Perry retires with 35-year legacy

  • Clifton Police Officer Leslie Perry receives a certificate of achievement for 35 years of dedicated service to the department and the community. Presenting him with the certificate is Clifton Police Chief Chris Blanton. Staff Photo | The Clifton Record
    Clifton Police Officer Leslie Perry receives a certificate of achievement for 35 years of dedicated service to the department and the community. Presenting him with the certificate is Clifton Police Chief Chris Blanton. Staff Photo | The Clifton Record
In what may have been his first sit-down interview since joining law enforcement in 1987, Clifton Police Officer Leslie Perry said it was time to hang up his gear. Perry officially retires from Clifton PD Oct. 20th – 35 years and one day after joining the department under Police Chief Jim Vanderhoof. Though he was ready to retire, Perry said it was bittersweet. “It’s all I’ve known for over…

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