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WATCH ABOVE: A high-ranking law enforcement veteran was recently caught driving 43 km/h over the posted speed limit. Eric Szeto reports.

EDMONTON — The chief of the Alberta Sheriff’s Department – who retired May 14 – was pulled over last week doing 143 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

Sources confirm to Global News that Rick Taylor was pulled over the evening of May 10 on Highway 14 by Strathcona County RCMP.

Taylor’s retirement was announced on the Alberta Sheriff’s Twitter feed on May 14.

Wishing Alberta Sheriff’s Chief Rick Taylor all the best as he begins his retirement. http://t.co/79eTz0Ukmo pic.twitter.com/SVcMCqewyM — Alberta Sheriffs (@AlbertaSheriffs) May 14, 2015

Taylor spent nearly 37 years in law enforcement.

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“It has been an honour and privilege to serve as the Chief Sheriff, and to work with such a great team,” said Taylor in a statement posted on Facebook. “I look forward to continuing my work with the Special Olympics Alberta Board of Directors, and the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run. I thank you all for your support and friendship.”

A spokesperson for Alberta Justice said Taylor’s retirement was not sudden and had been planned for some time.

The incident came just before National Road Safety Week, which runs May 12 to 18.

“Justice and Solicitor General does not condone unlawful speeding by any employee,” said a spokesperson. “Abiding by speed limits is important in ensuring public safety on our roads and highways.”