Wrangell Police Chief Tom Radke retired April 5 after four years in the job.

He started in Wrangell at the beginning of 2020 after moving from Minnesota, where he worked in the field for almost 30 years.

“Wrangell is a great town,” he said, “and it has been a great experience.” Radke and his wife are moving back to Minnesota to be closer to family.

The borough is advertising for a new chief, with applications due Wednesday, May 1.

The Wrangell department was in good shape when he started, he said, but he believes it is in better shape now. During his time as chief, Radke saw the community go t...