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All but 1 officer with the Surfside Beach Police Department have quit
SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas — The Surfside Beach Police Department was left with one active officer after the rest of the force turned in their badges this week. The city's mayor said they're going to start interviewing officers on Thursday, but for the time being, the community would be protected by the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety, as well as reserve officers.
4 members of Surfside Beach PD, including chief, resign or announce intention to
The City of Surfside now has just five full-time police officers after four members of the force, including the chief of police, resigned or announced their intention to resign this week.The resignations were submitted amid an ugly clash between the city council and the department. Lt. Jessica Montiel was among those who resigned.On Tuesday, she told ABC13 she felt the department experienced retaliation each time the officers she oversaw arrested someone with ties to city hall."Like, 'Oh, I'm gonna call so and so and take your job.' They try to retaliate against my officers," Montiel explained.She said the group was...
1 injured in shooting that sparked school lockdowns in Brazoria County, sheriff's office says
One person was injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon, which sparked a couple of nearby schools in Brazoria County to be placed on lockdown, according to officials.The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office shared the shooting happened along Ellis Drive. Deputies have responded along with officers from other law enforcement agencies, the sheriff's office wrote.As a result of the shooting, Don Jeter Elementary, Savannah Lakes Elementary, and Rodeo Palms Junior High were briefly placed on a Secure protocol, Alvin ISD said. The protocol was lifted shortly after, and there was no impact to operations."We're pleased to share that Alvin ISD had a successful first day of school, and we appreciate the swift response from local law enforcement and our school staff in ensuring the safety of our students and staff," Alvin ISD shared in a statement.Additional information on the shooting or if anyone was arrested was not immediately released.
Surfside Beach city council officially accepts resignation of police chief amid exodus
The city council in Surfside Beach voted to accept the resignation of the city's police chief late Tuesday night.The chief's resignation comes amid weeks of drama with an ugly clash between the city council and the police department.It was heated at Tuesday night's city council hearing, where the chief's resignation was formally accepted after he turned it in on Monday.ORIGINAL REPORT: 4 members of Surfside Beach PD, including chief, resign or announce intention toThe Surfside Beach Police Department lost more than half of its officers, and the departures will be discussed during a council meeting on Tuesday."Y'all do better. We...
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