Virginia’s ‘safest city’ votes to dismantle police department

"They are disfinancing the police that protects this city!" he shouted to the councillors of Purcellville, Loudoun County, a neighbor, standing in session. "How can you do that... without asking people?" Read more]]>

Virginia’s ‘safest city’ votes to dismantle police department

Residents in a small Virginia town launched a petition to recall four of its leaders after they voted to eliminate the entire police department without warning. Purcellville Mayor Christopher Bertaut, Vice Mayor Carl Nett, and Council members Susan Khalil and…

Virginia’s ‘safest city’ votes to dismantle police department - Washington Examiner

Residents in a small Virginia town launched a petition to recall four of its leaders after they voted to eliminate the entire police department without warning. Purcellville Mayor Christopher Bertaut, Vice Mayor Carl Nett, and Council members Susan Khalil and Carol Luke are all targets of the recall effort. Flags play a big role in the Purcellville, Virginia, Fourth of July parades. (Paul Bedard) Town residents have had problems with the Council…