(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a bizarre predicament, the entire police force of Geary, Oklahoma, including Police Chief Alicia Ford, resigned unexpectedly, leaving the town without any local law enforcement.
Geary faces a crisis of epic proportions after the entire police department and two city council members unexpectedly resigned.
This mass exodus has left this small town struggling with serious public safety concerns and deep-seated suspicions of administrative misconduct.
As interim leadership is quickly put in place amid tension, residents are left questioning their safety and the town’s future.
Their abrupt departure has sent shockwaves through the community and sparked numerous theories about the underlying causes.
To make matters worse, two city council members also left their posts on the same day, contributing to the growing instability in Geary.
Nearby sheriff’s offices from Blaine County and Canadian County have stepped in to provide temporary law enforcement support during this chaotic transition.
“Thank you citizens of Geary for allowing me (Alicia Ford) to serve as your chief for the past year. It is with great sadness that I and the rest of the Geary Police Officers will no longer be serving this community. This choice was very difficult to make, but it was the right decision for me and the other officers. I have watched the officers serve this community selflessly, working hard to protect and provide the best quality of service possible. They have been an amazing team that was always willing to sacrifice for this community,” Ford said in a statement, cited by Law Enforcement Today.
City leadership has attempted to address resident concerns, with recent appointee JJ Stitt stepping in as interim police chief.
Despite already serving as a consultant to audit the department, his new role has raised some eyebrows among locals, further fueling suspicions about Geary’s leadership.
Stitt acknowledges being in the dark about the true reasons behind the resignations but assures that “business as usual” will continue under his temporary watch.
The town remains tense, as the police department and local government provide little information to quash rumors of misconduct or mismanagement.
Residents like Sonja Luquette have publicly expressed their fears, stating, “We don’t have much of a city anymore,” cited by The New York Post.
Calls for transparency and leadership accountability grow louder as the city tries to navigate this upheaval while also tackling additional issues like power restoration following a severe thunderstorm.
Amid this chaotic backdrop, Alicia Ford has urged residents to get more involved in local governance to ensure their voices are heard.
She suggested the city council may have played a role in influencing the resignations, further highlighting the need for community participation in government matters.
As the story unfolds, Geary remains a stark reminder of the darkness looming over poorly governed towns.
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