The actions were taken during an emotional city council meeting Thursday evening.
The council also voted to disband the department and contract with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for public safety services, the report noted.Vincent Mayor James Latimore did not immediately respond Thursday night toCity Councilman Corey Abrams, reached at his home following the meeting, declined to confirm the specifics of the action taken, but said: “I’m still emotional about it.”
In the message, which surfaced on social media this week, someone identified as “752″ texts: “What do y’all call a pregnant slave?”During the council meeting, Abrams, who represents District 5, said: “This has torn this community apart. It doesn’t matter what color we are as long as we d right by people.”against the officer alleged to have sent the text, though he would not then name the officer or anyone involved.: Srygley, Goss, and Lee Carden.
During the meeting, according to the report, Vincent announced he had suspended the chief and assistant chief, but the council moved instead to terminate the employees.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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