When Kirk Penley took his position as Glen Alpine police chief in 2024, his mission was to fulfill residents’ requests for 24/7 police protection. However, with two unfilled full-time positions recently cut by the board of aldermen, it’s uncertain whether around-the-clock coverage is in the town’s future.
Police chiefs in Glen Alpine, Valdese, and Drexel say rising competition with a smaller recruitment pool are forcing small-town departments to improve salaries, benefits, and training incentives to attract and retain officers.
Police chiefs in Glen Alpine, Valdese, and Drexel say rising competition with a smaller recruitment pool are forcing small-town departments to improve salaries, benefits, and training incentives to attract and retain officers.
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