City's Entire Police Force Quits On The Same Day

All of the police officers in Marble Hill, Missouri, handed in their resignation, leaving the largest city in Bollinger County without a police force as of Friday (August 23).

The now-former Marble Hill Police Chief, Kristin Nenninger , explained the decision on Facebook , citing budget constraints from the city council.

"This decision did not come easy as I take my service as Police Officer and First Responder very seriously. I cannot faithfully support my Officers and provide you, the citizens of Marble Hill, with law enforcement services you all deserve due to the city putting constraints on the budget and cutting into the Police budget," she wrote. "For the same as I have already mentioned, Captain Gilliam has also tendered his resignation. The other officers have also resigned on their own accord."

City attorney Richard Whiffen told KFVS that multiple people have submitted applications to join the police force , and others have offered to volunteer to help until new officers are hired.

The Bollinger County Sheriff's Office said they are in contact with city officials and promised residents that "law enforcement services will continue to be provided to the City of Marble Hill by our agency."