Spencer, IA (KICD) — After serving on the Spencer Police Department for 26 years, Lieutenant Brad Rasmussen is retiring from the force.

Rasmussen tells KICD News he’s really enjoyed his career serving as a police officer:

When someone works in a career for a long period of time, you experience challenges. Rasmussen says it’s no different in law enforcement:

Lt. Rasmussen’s last official day on the job was January 1st.

He says now he’s looking forward to spending more time hunting and fishing, and spending time with family.