Florence officials tighten police chief responsibilities, advance new ordinance

  • Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson presents the monthly police report to city council on February 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson presents the monthly police report to city council on February 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
  • Florence City Council members talk amongst themselves after returning from consulting with the city’s attorney in Executive Session. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    Florence City Council members talk amongst themselves after returning from consulting with the city’s attorney in Executive Session. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
  • After exceeding the maximum capacity at city hall, Florence residents and community members filled the Florence High School cafeteria for the monthly city council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    After exceeding the maximum capacity at city hall, Florence residents and community members filled the Florence High School cafeteria for the monthly city council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
    In a follow-up meeting on Tuesday, February 3, regarding “disciplinary action” for Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson, the Florence City Council added limits to the city’s Chief of Police role. Florence officials last week fired Florence Police Department Lieutenant David Guthrie, and stripped Chief Thompson of his spending authority fo...

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