‘Expect a Longer Wait Time’: Town Lays Off Entire Police Department Except for Chief

‘Expect a longer wait time’: Town lays off entire police department except for chief

Financial issues have forced a town council in Louisiana to lay off nearly its entire police force.

Elton police chief lays off entire force but himself due to town budget woes

ELTON, La. (NEWS 15) — The town of Elton in Jeff Davis Parish faces significant financial difficulties, resulting in the layoff of nearly its entire police force within the last 24 hours. Only the elected police chief remains on duty.…

BREAKING: Elton lays off entire police force — except for chief — due to budget problems - American Press

Due to significant budget concerns and financial difficulties, the town of Elton has found it necessary to lay off its entire police force, with the exception of the police chief. Mayor Mike Pierrotti said Thursday the police chief laid off officers Wednesday after the police department exceeded its budget and could no longer sustain operating, including employee salaries. “We did send an email that he had exceeded his budget, and we were lookin…

Town of Elton lays off entire police department excluding chief

Amid budget issues, the council has decided to lay off nearly the entire department.

A Louisiana Town Just Fired Its Police Department

Elton lays off nearly its entire police department due to a budget crisis; sheriff's office steps in to cover, prompting concerns about response times. Continue reading…