Mississippi town loses half of police force, including chief
MAGEE, Miss. — A Mississippi city has lost about half of its police force amid complaints about a rise in crime.
The city of Magee is now without a police chief and five other officers, WAPT-TV reported.
The plan is to hire an interim chief from within the department following the resignation of Police Chief Chris Jones, Magee Mayor Dale Berry said.
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At a recent board of aldermen meeting, the mayor expressed frustration over an increase in violent crime and how the police department is responding to it.
Magee police have said the lack of a gun ordinance makes their jobs more difficult.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi town loses half of police force, including chief
