The city’s entire police force, including the chief, resigns on the same day

A The entire Oklahoma police department resigned on Thursday, leaving locals confused.

“To the citizens of Geary. We regret to inform you, and we regret to say, that our entire police force resigned at 10 a.m. this morning.” Geary Public Information Officer Terryl Allen said in a statement. “Given this information, we were able to quickly appoint an interim chief of police so that the city of Geary is addressed without delay.”

Allen said the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and the Canadian County Sheriff’s Office “are aware of the situation and have offered their assistance during this transition period.”

Locals seemed confused by the announcement on Facebook, which read: “But why have they all resigned?” and “I think an explanation for what happened is what everyone wants.”

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Geary Police Chief Alicia Ford announced her resignation in a statement posted to Facebook on Thursday, suggesting the Geary City Council may have been behind her decision to leave.

“Thank you residents of Geary for allowing me (Alicia Ford) to serve as your chief this past year. It is with great sadness that I and the rest of the Geary police officers will no longer serve this community,” she wrote. “This choice was very difficult to make, but it was the right decision for me and the other officers. I have seen officers selflessly serve this community, working hard to protect and provide the best quality of service possible. They have been a great choice. team that was always willing to sacrifice for this community.”

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Ford encourages community members to “take the time to get to know your council members and be as involved in the city as possible, especially by attending city council meetings.”

“Your voices are stronger when you stand as one, and you all have the power to influence the change you want to see in your community,” Ford added. “It has been my honor to serve Geary, and I will cherish the people of this community forever.”

An acting chief, JJ Stitt, has been brought in to fill Ford’s position.

Ford took over in 2023 after former Chief Cecil Harrall was fired by the city council in March of that year following an affair scandal.

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Allen said Geary residents can still call 911, “and an officer will be dispatched to assist you,” he said in his statement.

Geary “is currently working to make repairs and restore power to all our citizens following the damage caused last night during a severe thunderstorm. Thank you for your patience and understanding,” Allen added.

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