Entire police force resigns over hostile work conditions in South Carolina town
- The entire McColl Police Department resigned, leaving the community without law enforcement.
- Police Chief Bob Hale cited harassment and a toxic atmosphere from a specific councilman as reasons for the resignations.
- The community is now seeking to hire a new police chief and officers to restore safety and order.
In a small town in South Carolina, the entire police department, including Chief of Police Bob Hale, resigned due to allegations of harassment and a hostile work environment created by an unnamed city council member. Mayor George Garner confirmed the situation to local media, stating the community was left without police presence and emphasizing the urgent need to hire a new police chief along with additional officers. Hale's resignation was also prompted by budget cuts affecting the police force's operations, undermining its capacity to meet the public's safety needs. Residents expressed concern over increased risks due to the lack of law enforcement, with one remarking that emergency responses would rely on a distant sheriff’s office.