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Sedan council weighs options after police chief and officer resign
Summary
At a March 6 special meeting, Sedan council members said the police chief and a police officer resigned and discussed options — rehiring, contracting with the county sheriff, or hiring an ordinance officer — while attendees urged the council not to disband the department.
The Sedan City Council met in a special session on March 6, 2026, to discuss the future of the Sedan Police Department after the chief of police and a police officer "tendered their resignations," council member Adam Clark reported. Mayor Kathy Miller opened the meeting at 6:00 PM and allowed public comment on what the city should do next.
Council members said they are weighing options that include rehiring police staff, contracting with the county sheriff’s office (including proposals to hire two deputies or contract deputies to cover the city while new staff are recruited), or hiring a municipal ordinance officer to handle city ordinances. The council noted that hiring an ordinance officer would add administrative fees and a salary obligation. The council stated that disbanding the department was discussed but was not favored by members present.
Wellington Butler moved to approve the special meeting agenda; Angela Evans seconded and the motion carried, recorded in the minutes as "0 Nay to 4 Yay" votes. After public comment and discussion the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 PM on a motion by Angela Evans, seconded by Crystal Wade.
The council did not take a final action on the department’s structure at the special meeting; members said they will need to decide whether to pursue contracts with the county, rehire, or pursue another staffing model. No budget votes or contracts were approved at the session.
