### Entire Police Department and Two City Council Members Resign in Geary, Oklahoma

In an unexpected turn of events, the police chief and the entire roster of three officers comprising Geary, Oklahoma’s four-person police department have tendered their resignations alongside two city council members. The exact reasons behind this mass departure remain shrouded in uncertainty.

Alicia Ford, the former police chief, shared her sentiments on social media, expressing that the decision to step down was a challenging one yet necessary for her and her colleagues. "It is with great sadness that I and the rest of the Geary police officers will no longer be serving this community," Ford mentioned, clarifying that while the choice was tough, it was ultimately the right one for all parties involved. Detailed reasons for their collective exit were not addressed publicly by Ford, who has also not returned calls seeking further comment.

Adding to the exodus, City Council members Glen "Rocky" Coleman Jr. and Kristy Miller announced their resignations, which, coupled with a previous vacancy, now leaves the four-member council with just one active representative. Coleman pointed to a misalignment of values and poor communication with the city's administration as factors in his decision but provided no additional specifics in his social media post.

While the town grapples with these sudden departures, city officials have sought to reassure residents that daily operations will continue uninterrupted. In a statement, the city extended gratitude to the former police chief and officers, wishing them well in their future endeavors. The statement also indicated that an interim police chief has been chosen and that the Blaine County and Canadian County sheriffs' offices will assist with law enforcement duties in the interim. Citizens were advised to continue contacting 911 for emergencies as usual.

The newly appointed interim chief, JJ Stitt, identified himself to The Oklahoman. Stitt, a seasoned law enforcement officer with 27 years of experience and ties to Gov. Kevin Stitt, stated his immediate goal of recruiting additional officers. He emphasized his extensive network within law enforcement, which he plans to leverage to ensure the town remains adequately protected.

This wave of resignations echoes a similar incident from just over a year ago in Goodhue, Minnesota, where the entire police department stepped down due to pay disputes. The current situation in Geary, however, suggests deeper, yet unclarified, issues at play within the town’s administration.