The city council in Greensburg has voted to keep the police department and move ahead with the hiring of a new police chief.
A committee will be created to conduct a search for a new chief. The police department has had two full-time and three part-time officers.
Greensburg has seen a dramatic drop in population over the past few decades, going from 1,7906 in 1990 to 714 in 2021. Budget concerns have raised questions about the future of the police department. The city council had considered disbanding the department and going to the Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office to handle calls, but residents said safety and response times are big concerns.
