The entire police department of Colorado, which only consists four officers, have simultaneously resigned over policy and unhappiness with the new mayor, who was sworn in Tuesday night.
According to Daily Mail, the entire police force in the small town of Green Mountain Falls of Colorado suddenly decided to call it quits because of the new mayor. Police Chief, Tim Bradley, announced his resignation on April 14, which was followed by the three officers. The residents of the place were already informed of the situation and hope that the new mayor will be able to find another marshal to keep the place within the law.
CNN reports that the town's police station is inoperative right now. Patrol cars remained empty and are still parked with snow from the recent storm. No one also answers the several phone numbers associated with the department. Unfortunately, the former marshal didn't respond in requests for a comment.
New Mayor, Jane Newberry, told the media that she's not sure why the marshal step down. The three officers have also followed since they are only volunteers and would rather quit if no one would handle and helm them. Newberry said "In an election year, there's always some people who choose to stay and some people who choose to go, and I think that happens at every level of government."
KVIA published that although there are no law officers in the town currently, the law is still law and will be implemented at all times. "I've stressed many times that the town is perfectly safe. One of the advantages of a small town -- we have less than 700 full-time residents -- is neighbors look out for each other," Newberry added.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has already pledged to provide backup for the town. Also, Teller County Sheriff's Office provided assistance in addition to the Colorado State Patrol.
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