US Politics | Why did the Kenly Police Department resign?
THE KENLY Police Department lost most of its staff on July 20, 2022. With the police chief and full-time officers resigning, Kenly now has only three part-time police officers for the town. A police officer for over two decades, Josh Gibson resigned on July 20, 2022Facebook Kenly, with a population of approximately 2,000 people, is now dealing with an empty police station. Aside from five police staff, two town clerks also hopped on the bandwagon and left. The staff accused the new town manager of creating a hostile work environment. Justine Jones was hired in June as the new town manager. Read More On The Sun COP OUT Shock reason why entire police department RESIGNED revealed as town left in chaos NOT MUCH COP 7 out of 10 cops in UK's biggest force failed to make single arrest in 1 year Chief Police Officer Josh Gibson was in the industry for two decades and is one of the seven people that quit on Wednesday. ...In my 21 years at the Kenly Police Department we have seen ups and downs. But, especially in the last three years, we have made substantial progress that we had hoped to continue. However, due to the hostile work environment now present in the Town of Kenly, I do not believe progress is possible. Due to a hostile work environment now present in the town of Kenly, I do not believe progress is possible,... wrote Gibson in the letter viewed by The Sun. Most read in News SAD LOSS Naked and Afraid contestant Melanie Rauscher 'found dead at friends' house' age 35 SHOCK DEATH Bodybuilder Jerry Ward dies suddenly aged 46 after complaining about rib pain A WARZONE Revelers seen fleeing in panic after reports of 'shooter' at Jazz Fest WALL OF FLAMES Wildfire near Yosemite sparks mass evacuation & threatens sequoia trees TEEN'S SHOCK KILLING Boy charged with murder after 14-year-old girl found dead by her mom SPEAR FISH Woman, 70, stabbed in groin by 100lb fish that leapt out of water & attacked her ...I have put in my 2 weeks notice along with the whole police dept. Sharon Evans and Christy Thomas with the town of kenly after 21 years of service...... posted Gibson on his Facebook. ......the new manager has created an environment I do not feel we can perform our duties and services to the community.. ...I do not know what is next for me . I am letting the lord lead the way.. I have loved this community.. it has become family and one of my greatest honors to serve.. God bless you all in Kenly,... continued Gibson. When WRAL-TV questioned Jones about the great resignation, she refused to answer as it is a ...personnel matter.... ...I will not let myself be around that kind of atmosphere,... also wrote utility clerk Christie Thomas. Christy Thomas resigned along with other police officers and town clerksFacebook What are people saying about the mass resignation? Kenly residents were heartbroken by the news, concerned about the leave of many town staff. ...They're not just town police,... shared Nancy Cates with ABC11. ...They're our family. It broke my heart.... ...I called him … I said I protested him resigning, and the rest of them too, cause they're all great people. He does a lot for this community,... continued Cates. Read More on The US Sun LEFT TO ROT Inside abandoned zoo with remains of great white SHARK floating in tank ICE QUEEN? Kardashian fans fear Kim's face is 'FROZEN' after spotting detail in recent pics ...He's done a good job for our town, I'm a retired teacher from the area I remember seeing him in the schools and 'it's ' just a little bit of shock,... stated another Kenly resident Sandra Walston. The Sun has contacted the Town of Kenly for comment and is awaiting a response.
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