Morris Leader

Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives RetiresAfter 18 years of service in law enforcement, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker has announced his retirement. Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, and Deputy Chief of Detectives Robert McNally honored Chief Kimker for his exemplary service and expressed the gratitude of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office on his last day.Members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, municipal police departments, and county officials held a walk-out ceremony for Chief Kimker at the Morris County Administration Building.

Prosecutor Carroll said, “Chris Kimker has simply been an outstanding Chief of Detectives.  My decision to appoint him to that position was based upon a long history of quality investigative work, integrity, and dedication that by any measure stands as a high-water mark of police professionalism.  The MCPO is a better law enforcement agency because of Chris’ leadership and hard work.  The Morris County Chiefs Association often remarked that any time of day or night that they called, Chris always answered - the mark of a caring and dedicated public servant.  Equally important, he has been a good man and loyal friend to all of us, and will be sorely missed.  We wish him the absolute best in all his future endeavors.”First Assistant Prosecutor Calderwood said, “I have been fortunate to have been a colleague of Chief Kimker’s for almost two decades, but it has been the last two years that I have been truly honored to work beside him in Prosecutor Carroll’s administration. He has made a positive impact on the men and women of MCPO, and I thank him for all he has done over his long and productive career. I wish him the best in his retirement!”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

  Sheriff James Gannon said, “I first met Chief Kimker when he started in Morris County in 1992, he was an environmental specialist.  We were co-workers when he joined the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in 2004. Chris was a Lieutenant when I was elected to my first term as Morris County Sheriff.  He is a great investigator and a tremendous leader, but I think his best trait is that of being a teambuilder, based on his genuineness.  The synergetic relationship we enjoy in Morris County between my Office, the Prosecutor’s Office, and the Chiefs of Police is in no small way due to Chris’s kind demeanor and professional respect. We will all miss that but hope the next chapter is a great one, as it has been greatly earned!”

Mendham Township Police Chief Ross Johnson, 2023 President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association, said, “On behalf of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association and myself, I want to wish Chief Kimker the best in his well-deserved retirement and starting the next chapter in his life. Chief Kimker has been the epitome of professionalism throughout his career, and as he has ascended the ranks in the Prosecutor’s Office. I can safely say most every Chief in our Association, including myself, has worked with Chief Kimker at some point in their career and will tell you his dedication and compassion are second to none, along with his quick wit. He will be missed and we all appreciate everything he has done for the county and assisting our departments.”

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