Glen Alpine Police Chief Kirk Penley

Police Chief Kirk Penley completes reports from his office at Town Hall.

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New police chief's vision for Glen Alpine sparks debate over costs, safety

New police chief's vision for Glen Alpine sparks debate over costs, safety

Kirk Penley, the new police chief in Glen Alpine, presented an ambitious plan to the Board of Alderman aimed at restructuring the department for enhanced safety and community engagement. His vision includes increasing the number of full-time officers, improving compensation, developing workforce surveys and policies, and building relationships with local schools. However, the funding and cost implications raised skepticism among some town leaders, questioning the affordability of these changes. 

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