Covington announced Police Chief Brian Valenti’s retirement in a press release Wednesday morning.
Valenti has been with Covington Police since 1996, and has served as chief since 2022.
“Covington isn’t only my employer or where I work,” Valenti said. “It has become a home, a second family that can never be replaced. I am grateful to have been able to serve this great city and work alongside some of the finest people I will ever know.”
In the same release, Covington announced Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter as Valenti’s replacement.
“I am honored for the opportunity to continue serving the City of Covington in this new role,” Wietholter said. “As someone who was raised here and has spent more than twenty years with the Covington Police Department, I’ve witnessed firsthand the city’s remarkable growth and transformation. I’m excited to lead a department committed to progress, accountability, and innovation—values that reflect the police department and the city’s dynamic future.”
