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The entire North Carolina police station resigned on Friday after hiring a new town manager.
Police officers and other officials in the small town of Kenley have submitted a large number of resignations due to stress, a hostile work environment, and the inability to continue long-term improvement projects in the department.
In a letter to town manager Justin Jones, police chief Josh Gibson regretted the negative changes he felt in the department.
“There have been ups and downs in the 21 years at Kenley Police Station, but especially in the last three years we have made great strides we wanted to continue, but in the current hostile work environment. Because of the town of Kenly, I don’t think progress is possible, “Gibson wrote.
Both police and Jones were willing to talk to the media about the nature of these complaints, local outlets report.
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Gibson’s letter was just one of several resignations that became publicly available after a major escape.
“I take this action from the bottom of my heart. I have been in town since 2004 and I am fully hoping to end my law enforcement career in the town of Kenley. Unfortunately, my safety. A decision has been made to make me at risk. I wonder what the future holds for police officer Kenly. “
The police chief himself submitted him to Jones while everyone else was resigning to Gibson.
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Jones was hired as a town manager last month after holding positions in various local governments in other states. Her new position was celebrated by the town of Kenley in a June press release.
“Jones has devoted her career to public services for the past 16 years while working gradually and responsibly in local governments in Minnesota, Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina,” the town said. It is stated in. “She began her career in the municipality as Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia and Executive Assistant to the National Urban Fellow.”
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Police leaders and active officers have joined the resignation by other officials.
“I’ve really enjoyed working in town for the last four years. Due to the recent situation and stress in the work area, my main concern is health. Now I need to focus on my health. The area is very hostile and I can’t let that atmosphere. ” I have written Kristy Thomas, a utility clerk in the town of Kenly.
Some extroverted civil servants, including Town Clark’s Sharon Evans, kept the message concise and accurate.
“I’m retiring earlier than planned. This is my two-week notice today. I can no longer work under stress,” Evans writes.