Thirty-Three Years and a Well-Earned Sendoff - The Cleveland Police Foundation

Bob Guttu and Officer Paul Beckwith pose together outside the Second District following the retirement ceremony

Congratulations to Second District Officer Paul Beckwith on his retirement after more than 33 years of service to the community. A large group of friends, family, and colleagues were in attendance at the district for the final walk out to say goodbye and wish him well, and the Second District shared video of the ceremony for those who couldn’t be there.

The Second District put it simply: “You will be missed.”

Good luck, enjoy the retirement, and thank you for your service, Officer Beckwith.

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