The entire police force in Lansing, Iowa, has resigned. This situation arose after the police chief and the remaining two officers decided to leave for other job opportunities.
Details of the Resignations
- Police Chief’s Departure:
- The police chief resigned to take a new position as the chief of police in New Hampton.
- Remaining Officers:
- One officer resigned to join the same department in New Hampton.
- The other officer resigned to return to work in emergency medical services (EMS) with the Gundersen Health System.
Interim Measures
- Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office:
- The Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office will temporarily take over law enforcement duties in Lansing until new officers can be hired.
- This arrangement aims to ensure that the community continues to receive necessary law enforcement services during the transition period.
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