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Whiteville police honor volunteers and officers; chief tells council he has filed retirement paperwork
Summary
The Whiteville Police Department recognized volunteers and awarded certificates to Lieutenant Thomas Rees and Officer Blake Thompson; during the meeting the police chief announced he has filed paperwork to retire after more than 30 years and asked the council to continue support for the department.
The Whiteville Police Department and city council used part of the meeting to recognize community support and sworn officers. The department thanked volunteers for recent community events — including food drives, National Wine Out gatherings and a city‑sponsored Halloween bash — and recognized Lieutenant Thomas Rees for "going above and beyond" and Officer Blake Thompson for receiving his general certificate.
In remarks to the council, the department official (Speaker 6) reflected on his career and told the council he has filed paperwork to retire after more than 30 years in law enforcement: "After 30 plus years of law enforcement ... I put in my paperwork for retiring," he said, and thanked the council and community for their support. He urged continued backing for the department as it addresses staffing and service demands.
Provenance: awards and recognition were described in the department’s presentation beginning at SEG 053; the retirement announcement appears at SEG 1088–1110.
