It is not clear if Fitzgerald chose to leave his position with RTD’s internal police force or if he was fired.

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.

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.

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

It’s unclear whether Fitzgerald resigned or was fired. Johnson has also refused to explain why Fitzgerald was on leave. Fitzgerald’s departure comes after CPR News obtained in