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law-enforcement2 years ago

Police Exodus: Minnesota City Left Defenseless as Officers Resign in Droves

The small town of Goodhue, Minnesota, is set to be without a police force after the chief and several officers resigned. The resignations were approved by the Goodhue City Council during a meeting initially intended to discuss pay increases. The chief cited low pay and lack of incentives as reasons for the exodus. The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office will take over calls and investigations, but the lack of a local police force has left residents feeling unnerved. The mayor expressed confidence that they will rebuild the police department in the future.

via ABC News|
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law-enforcement2 years ago

Mass Resignation: Goodhue, Minnesota Police Department Quits En Masse Due to Salary Dispute

The entire police department in Goodhue, Minnesota has resigned, citing low pay as the reason. Police Chief Josh Smith and six other employees resigned, leaving the town without local law enforcement. The council plans to seek assistance from the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office in the interim. Despite a recent pay increase, officers in Goodhue were still paid lower than comparable communities, leading to recruitment and retention challenges. The council aims to rebuild the police force rather than permanently contracting with the sheriff's office. This resignation highlights the ongoing struggle of small Minnesota towns to meet public safety demands amid budget constraints and officer shortages.

via USA TODAY|
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law-and-order2 years ago

Minnesota City Police Force Resigns En Masse Due to Pay Worries

The entire police force of Goodhue, a small city in Minnesota, has resigned over low pay concerns. The city council accepted the resignations of the police chief, the only full-time officer, and five part-time officers. The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office will provide police coverage in the city, and the county sheriff will take over active criminal cases. The council intends to eventually re-form the department, but hiring new officers may be challenging due to the current shortage of police jobs in Minnesota.

via The Hill|
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law-enforcement2 years ago

"Mass Resignation: Minnesota Town's Police Force Leaves Chief with No Options"

The entire police force of Goodhue, Minnesota, including the chief, resigned due to a lack of recruitment prospects and low pay. The chief expressed frustration at the inability to find new officers, stating that there were no applicants or prospects. The city council praised the former police force for their service and expressed a desire to maintain law and order in the community. The resignations highlight ongoing challenges in recruiting officers for small towns, particularly in the face of competition from larger cities.

via New York Post |
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