An entire police department in Minnesota has quit over a $22-an-hour pay… Learn More!

Which mean the small Minnesotan town may soon be without any local law enforcement after its entire police force handed in their resignation in protest of low wages.

Goodhue Police Chief Josh Smith submitted his resignation last week at a city council meeting in Goodhue, Minnesota, citing the city’s $22 an hour pay for officers… Continue Reading

  • Gork@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think there would be a big impact because their jurisdiction is also covered by the county Sheriff’s office, and traffic related manners can be taken over by State troopers.

    • Hathaway@lemmy.zip
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      1 year ago

      I actually live here! There’s hasn’t been an impact at all. It’s a really small town.