Doing double duty A decline in officers hits Gastonia police
Gastonia Police Department shifts officers from specialized tasks to 911 responses as the street crimes unit of 10 officers is disbanded. The force has fallen 9 percent due to retirements departures and other reasons, with Chief Robert Helton consolidating roles and pursuing new recruits to keep public safety intact.
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Gastonia Police Department fills officer slots by August
Gastonia Police Department will have a total number of officer positions filled with several new officers expected to be on the job by mid August. Police Chief Robert Helton confirmed the department will add new officers to meet staffing goals for the city.
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