MITCHELLEVILLE, Iowa — An Iowa metropolis entered 2026 and not using a police division after its total drive resigned efficient Jan. 1, leaving town quickly with out native legislation enforcement protection, in keeping with KCCI.
“I want to let you know that the entire police department has resigned as of Jan. 1,” Mayor-elect Tony Jensen stated.
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The mass resignation follows a turbulent yr for town, marked by the departures of two Mitchellville police chiefs and the firing of a metropolis administrator, KCCI reviews. The instability has raised considerations amongst residents about public security and management turnover.
Longtime Mitchellville resident Jerry Butler informed KCCI he understands why the remaining officers selected to depart.
“They don’t want to deal with the new council and the new mayor and all this other stuff that’s going on. So, it’s like, you know, they’re going to bail,” Butler stated.
Jensen stated he held a particular city corridor assembly to handle current controversies and confirmed town is working with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to offer interim legislation enforcement providers. Coverage is especially important as a result of Mitchellville is residence to the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women.
“They have to cover 24/7 until, until we figure out what we’re doing, until we hire a new police,” Jensen stated. “They’re covering us 24/7. And yes, they’re going to bill us for it … nothing’s free, but we won’t have a contract, but they will cover us until we get back on our feet.”
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it’s coordinating with Mitchellville to offer protection however stated no formal settlement has been finalized.
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