The police force in Goodhue, Minnesota, will be entirely vacant starting Aug. 24 after its chief and employees all resigned, citing recruiting issues and pay as major factors.
Through Aug. 23, Goodhue Police Chief Josh Smith and another officer will remain on the Goodhue police force. In the interim as they attempt to rebuild the department, the town will solicit aid from the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office.
A full-time officer and five part-time department employees resigned Friday after learning of their boss’ decision. A third full-time officer had quit in June, leading to Chief Smith’s warning, accompanied by a disclosure that he had himself fielded job offers while trying to recruit. The department, he said, was unable to get recruits due to a low offering of pay and lack of entry bonuses compared to other police departments in the region.
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