Updated at 8:13 p.m. to add new information from an Arlington Police news release.

Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson is set to retire from the department, effective in June, after a nearly 26-year career.

“I am honored to have served as police chief for this great department for so many years,” Johnson said in a news release. “No one can truly be effective without community support, effective political leadership, and a dedicated workforce. I was grateful to experience all three, and by working together, we have made our community better.”

Johnson announced his decision to the Arlington Police Department team in an email obtained by the Dallas Morning News. He did not detail why he was retiring but said he informed the city manager of his intent.

He became the department’s 15th chief in 2013 after serving as deputy police chief, assistant police chief and interim police chief.

“Although I am transitioning to retirement, I know this, no matter where life takes me I will always love this department and the men and women who work daily to protect its reputation,” Johnson said in the email.

In November, the city of Plano named Johnson as one of three finalists for police chief but later selected another candidate.

Johnson has been the vice president at large for the International Association of Chiefs of Police and was its Human and Civil Rights Committee chairman from 2015 to 2018. He is also an executive board member for the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

The department will announce a retirement ceremony at a later time.