Luray Police Chief to Retire at the End of June
LURAY, Va. — The town’s longtime chief of police is scheduled to retire in approximately two weeks, according to a Facebook announcement.
The June 18, 2026 post reads as follows:
The Luray Police Department would like to announce the upcoming retirement of Chief C.S. “Bow” Cook, effective July 1, 2026, after 30 years of dedicated service to the Town of Luray and the citizens of Page County.
Throughout his career, Chief Cook has demonstrated steadfast commitment to his many roles in public service and the safety and well-being of those he served.
His career started with the Stanley Police Department in 1996 where he served 4 years, at which point he joined the Page County Sheriff’s Office in 2000.
In 2003, he attended the Virginia Forensic Science Academy and was promoted Captain of Investigations overseeing the narcotics division and general investigations.
In 2015, Chief Cook transferred to the Luray Police Department as an Investigator, and in 2016 was offered the position as the Chief of Police.
Those are just a few highlights of his many accomplishments during his career.
Throughout all this time, he has worked alongside countless law enforcement officers, first responders, community leaders, organizations, business owners, and residents, helping to strengthen the bonds that have created an invaluable working relationship between the citizens of Luray and those who serve and protect.
Bow's leadership and professionalism over his 10 years as Chief will leave an impact on the Luray Police Department and the community that will be remembered for years to come.
Please join us in congratulating Chief Cook on this well-earned retirement and thanking him for his 30 incredible years of faithful service, to our department, the Town of Luray, and Page County as a whole.
We wish him and his family all the best as he begins this new chapter.
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