The new job will also allow Contee some work-life balance. And now, to be able to transition to something different - it feels great,” he said.Ĭontee believes his new position as a deputy director with the FBI will be easier on his family and allow him to use his experience to improve the bureau’s understanding of local policing. You know, I’ve dedicated my life, to public service to the citizens of the District of Columbia, being a kid from the city,” he said.
Now, he sits in that same position and is ready to hang up his uniform for the opportunity of a lifetime. Still, there were points in his career he considered leaving the department, specifically in the 1990s under Chief Charles Ramsey when crime in the city was particularly high. “Like, that was like the high for me,” Contee said. “And then be able to make it to a sergeant,” he added. And I just wanted to be a sergeant!”Ĭontee said as a “kid coming from Carver Terrace” - a neighborhood in Northeast D.C. “Interestingly enough, there were people back then who’d say, ‘You’re going to be chief one day!'” Contee told WTOP in an exit interview. Contee joined the DC Police Department as a 17-year-old cadet and rose through the ranks under multiple administrations and other chiefs. Last month, Contee surprised just about everyone in public safety when the mayor announced he was leaving to become a deputy director at the FBI. Police Chief Robert Contee reflected back on his more than three decades on the force, acknowledging the personal toll being D.C.’s top cop takes and why he feels he’s leaving this chapter of his career on his own terms. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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