Former Appomattox cop Ricky Baldwin retires after 48 years in law enforcement
Brookneal Chief of Police Ricky Baldwin retired after 48 years in law enforcement. Image: Contributed

After 48 years of serving in law enforcement, Town of Brookneal Chief of Police Ricky Baldwin, who served 29 of those years in Appomattox County, celebrated his retirement.

Thursday, June 30, marked Baldwin’s final day of service, but his lifelong commitment to the communities he served has left a lasting legacy.

“It’s been a long career, and I’ve loved all 48 years,” Baldwin said. “I’m going to miss it. It’s been a way of life for me for so many years.”

Baldwin began his career on July 1, 1974, in the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office at age 18.

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