Wadesboro’s interim police chief says priority is to hire more officers

Delray Beach Police’s new leader navigating officer shortage, union impasse

Darrell Hunter, a veteran of Delray Beach Police, has officially taken over as interim chief as the department faces a current shortage of officers and a persisting stalemate between the city and the police union that some say is aggravating the problem.

Wadesboro’s interim police chief says priority is to hire more officers

There are only four patrol officers in the Wadesboro Police Department, but the town’s new interim chief wants six times as many officers.

Wadesboro Police Department says it's committed to professionalism after controversial K9 officer death - WCCB Charlotte's CW

WADESBORO, N.C. – The Wadesboro Police Department is planning for the future. On Wednesday, interim Chief Thedis Spencer spoke about the department’s commitment to transparency, professionalism and enhanced officer training. The department faced a lot of controversy earlier this year following the death of a K9 officer. Spencer hopes to open up lines of communication between the people of Wadesboro and the police. He also says hiring more patrol…