The Dalles City Council honored retiring police chief Jay Waterbury during its meeting on Monday night. Mayor Steve Lawrence presented Waterbury with a memory box featuring all of the shields he wore during his tenure with The Dalles Police Department. Lawrence noted in Waterbury’s 41 years with The Dalles Police, 20 as chief, Waterbury worked under 13 mayors, six City Managers, and 52 councilors, adding Waterbury served his community well. Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police President Jeff Spalding also honored Waterbury with an award, pointing out his work in mentoring leaders. Waterbury and his wife Vicki also received awards from the Oregon Department of Public Safety. A large crowd of community members were in attendance for the ceremony for Waterbury.