Cheyenne Police Chief Brian Kozak

Of the decision not to reappoint him as chief, Kozak said I've always tried to stay out of politics," adding "I'm going to do that with this situation as well."

Kozak told KGAB Radio Friday that he still doesn't really know why Mayor-elect Patrick Collins made the decision to fire him when he takes office on Jan. 4.

Police Chief Brian Kozak made the comments in a letter to the Cheyenne City Council.