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The entire Oklahoma Town Police Department, including the chief, resigns the same day

The entire Oklahoma Town Police Department, including the chief, resigns the same day

On Thursday, an entire Oklahoma police department resigned, confusing locals.

“To the citizens of Geary. We regret to inform you and we regret to announce that our entire police force resigned at 10:00 this morning,” Geary Public Information Officer Terryl Allen said in a statement. “Based on this information, we were able to quickly hire an interim police chief, effective immediately, so that the town of Geary will be served without delay.”

Allen said the Blaine County Sheriff's Office and the Canadian County Sheriff's Office are aware of the situation and have offered assistance during this transitional period.

Locals appeared confused by the announcement posted on Facebook, writing: “But why did they all resign?” and “I think an explanation of what happened is what everyone wants.”

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A Geary PD vehicle beneath a mural that reads: "Geary Oklahoma"

The entire Geary, Oklahoma Police Department resigned Thursday. (Facebook/Geary Police Department)

Geary Police Chief Alicia Ford announced her resignation Thursday in a statement posted on Facebook, suggesting that the Geary City Council may have been behind her decision to leave.

“Thank you to the citizens of Geary for allowing me (Alicia Ford) to serve as your boss for the past year. It is with great sadness that I and the rest of the Geary Police Officers will no longer serve this community,” she wrote. “This decision was very difficult for me, but it was the right decision for me and the other officers. I have seen the officers selflessly serve this community and work hard to protect and provide the best quality of service possible. They were a great team that was always willing to sacrifice for this community.”

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Alicia Ford, chief of the Geary Police Department

Geary Police Department Chief Alicia Ford shares a Halloween message on Facebook. (Facebook/Geary Police Department)

Ford encourages community members to “take the time to get to know your council members and get as involved in the city as possible, especially by attending city council meetings.”

“Your voices are stronger when you stand together as one, and you all have the opportunity to make the change you want to see in your community,” Ford added. “It was an honor to serve Geary and I will forever appreciate the people of this community.”

An acting chief, JJ Stitt, was tapped to fill Ford's position.

The Geary Police Department headquarters building

An acting chief, JJ Stitt, was tapped to fill Ford's position. (Google Maps)

Ford took over in 2023 after former boss Cecil Harrall was fired by the city council in March of that year following an affair scandal.

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Allen said Geary residents are still able to make emergency calls through 911, “and an officer will be dispatched to assist you,” he said in his statement.

Geary is “currently working to make repairs and restore power to all of our citizens following the damage sustained during a severe thunderstorm last night. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” Allen added.

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