The entire city’s police force, including the chief, resigned that same day.

An The entire Oklahoma police department has resigned. on Thursday, leaving local residents confused.

“To the citizens of Giri. We regret to inform you and we are sad to report that our entire police force resigned this morning at 10:00.” Giri Public Information Officer Terrill Allen said this in a statement. “With this information, we were able to quickly appoint an interim police chief, effective immediately, so the City of Geary will be taken care of without delay.”

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

Local residents appeared confused by the announcement posted on Facebook, writing: “But why did they all resign?” 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 Thursday on Facebook, suggesting that the Geary City Council may have been behind her decision to leave.

“Thank you, citizens of Geary, for allowing me (Alicia Ford) to be your boss for the 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 diligently to protect and provide the best possible service. They were amazing people. a 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 get involved in the city as much as possible, especially by attending city council meetings.”

“Your voices are stronger when you stand together, and you all have the opportunity to affect the change you want to see in your community,” Ford added. “It has been an honor to serve Geary and I will always cherish the people of this community.”

Acting CEO JJ Stitt has been appointed to Ford’s position.

Ford took over in 2023 after the City Council fired former Chief Cecil Harroll in March of that year over 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 a statement.

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

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