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Tennessee town’s entire police force quits in protest of ‘micromanaging’ new mayor
By Zoe Hussain,
7 hours ago
A small Tennessee town has lost its entire police force in protest of a new mayor who was elected just weeks ago.
Alexandria Police Chief Travis Bryant said he resigned last week because new Mayor Beth Tripp was “micromanaging” his department despite not having proper policing experience — with his other two officers soon following his lead, according to WTVF News
“To just up and leave like I did, it bothers me,” the chief told the outlet. “But it is just what I felt was in the best interest for myself, and I had to do that.”
Police Chief Travis Bryant resigned, along with the rest of the force, after accusing Mayor Beth Tripp of “micromanaging” the department despite lacking proper policing experience. WTVF
The new mayor was only elected this month after being the only candidate on the ballot.
Even before losing her town’s police force, Tripp faced other serious issues, such as water quality problems that have left locals with costly bills for cloudy, brown water, WTVF noted .
Bryant resigned on August 16 along with another officer, and the last officer standing resigned this past weekend.
Tripp denied allegations of “micromanaging” the department, adding that she has had to address numerous concerns after previously elected officials left the town a mismanaged mess and simply directed officers to take control of a speeding issue on a local road.
Tripp — who was the only candidate on the mayoral ballot — denied allegations of “micromanaging” the police force. WTVF
“You’re going to get that in politics — that’s nothing new. But I didn’t figure it would be this bad. To keep on attacking me for no reason, when I’m only trying to do my job?” Tripp complained to WTVF.
Tripp is interviewing candidates for the new police chief as the town continues to address its concerns over policing and water quality in town halls, according to the report.
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