Former Police Chief Wayn Thompson lets the news of his termination settle in during the special-called Florence City Council meeting, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Former Florence Police Officer Casey Schreiber speaks to Florence City Council during public comment in favor of Mr. Thompson. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
The Florence library is filled with residents who support Mr. Thompson, including Constable Kevin Wilkie of Precinct 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Before the special-called city council meeting, Florence residents Julie Horelica, left, and her aunt Vickie Medlock, right, protest in support of the Florence police department and against the city council on the corner of South Patterson Avenue and East Main Street. At the time the photo was taken, they had been protesting for two and a half hours. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
After a month of back-and-forth special-called meetings, Florence City Council fired Police Chief Wayne Thompson on February 25. Florence Aldermen voted in a 5-0 vote to terminate Mr. Thompson “based on the at pleasure nature of employment with the City Police Department,” according to the motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Mary Condon....
