The Regional Transportation District is without a police chief after Joel Fitzgerald Sr., on leave since July 1, officially split with the transit agency on Friday, officials confirmed. It is not clear whether Fitzgerald chose to leave his position with RTD’s internal police force or if he was fired.

CBS News Colorado learned Friday that RTD Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald is no longer with the agency as of Sept. 20.

DENVER ( KDVR) — Joel Fitzgerald is no longer the chief of the Regional Transportation District police, FOX31 learned Friday afternoon. Fitzgerald has been on leave since the start of July, although RTD would not comment on why or answer other questions.

“I want to thank Dr. Fitzgerald for his service to the agency over the last two years and wish him well in his future endeavors,” RTD General Manager and CEO Debra Johnson wrote in a memo emailed to all agency staff on Friday. It’s unclear whether Fitzgerald resigned or was fired. Johnson has also refused to explain why Fitzgerald was on leave.

Joel Fitzgerald is no longer RTD police chief after a two-year tenure and a period of leave since July, with reasons for his leave unspecified.

DENVER — The Regional Transportation District's chief of police is no longer with that organization. On Friday, an RTD spokesperson confirmed Joel Fitzgerald is "no longer chief of police." They did not give any more information about the circumstances surrounding his departure, including whether he resigned or was fired.

The Regional Transportation District's chief of police is no longer with that organization. On Friday, an RTD spokesperson confirmed Joel Fitzgerald is "no longer chief of police." They did not give any more information about the circumstances surrounding his departure,