As Delray Beach's police chief, a position beginning in 2022, Mager led an increase in sworn personnel from 166 to 174, expanded a unit targeting city-wide crime, expanded the motor unit to handle , The police chief of Delray Beach is resigning, the city confirmed. The resignation comes amid failed contract negotiations for the city's police department., Chief Russ Mager announced earlier this month that he was leaving the Delray Beach Police Department after serving at the helm since 2022. Mager's resignation came amid deadlock contract negotiations for the city's police department between the city of Delray Beach and the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association., Just one week after stepping down as Delray Beach’s Chief of Police, Russ Mager has been named the new top cop on Longboat Key. Mager, a veteran with 29 years of service in Delray Beach, will officially assume his new role on August 4, according to a release from Town Manager Howard Tipton., >> After 29 years of dedicated service to the City of Delray Beach, Police Chief Russ Mager has announced his retirement, marking the end of a remarkable career committed to protecting and, DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — After nearly three decades serving Delray Beach, the city’s top law enforcement officer is stepping down. A Delray Beach spokesperson confirmed Chief Russ Mager.