Wingate considers shutting down police department

Wingate town leaders hear from residents ahead of vote on future of the police department

WINGATE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Wingate's town leaders will decide next week whether to shut down the town's police department and use Union County Sheriff's Office deputies instead. Tuesday night, dozens of community members gathered to share their concerns and ask questions about the potential change. More than 15 people spoke at the community meeting. The majority of them were not in favor of dissolving the Wingate Police Department. They s…

Wingate considers shutting down police department

Wingate residents could soon see Union County sheriff’s deputies responding to emergencies, as town officials consider shutting down the local police department over rising costs, turnover, and liability.