Garden City, Missouri, Lays Off Entire Police Force; No Explanation Given

Garden City, Missouri, Lays Off Entire Police Force; No Explanation Given
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The municipality of Garden City, Missouri, has laid off its entire police force, effective immediately.

The city, located about 30 miles south of Kansas City, notified Chief Thomas Alber on Nov. 14 it would lay off 100 percent of the department, Fox4 reported. No explanation was given, and it isn’t clear if any staff will be replaced. The department has seven sworn officers and five civilian volunteers.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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