RED SPRINGS, N.C. (WBTW) — Red Springs Police Chief Antoinette Hurtt has submitted her resignation effective immediately, according to a statement from the town.
The town manager was notified of the decision via email at about 5:20 p.m. Friday, officials said. Hurtt’s resignation letter says she reached the conclusion that she “can no longer effectively fulfill the mission I was hired to accomplish.”
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“Successful organizations depend upon leaders who are empowered to lead within their areas of responsibility and expertise,” Hurtt’s letter reads. “While accountability is essential, department heads must also be afforded the professional autonomy necessary to make operational decisions that benefit the town and its citizens while implement[ing] strategies designed to achieve internal organizational objectives. Over time, it has become apparent that the leadership philosophy and the administrative structure under which I operate are no longer aligned.”
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Hurtt, a Robeson County native and member of the Lumbee Tribe, was named police chief on Jan. 5. She was previously a North Carolina State Highway Patrol officer and detective and worked for several law enforcement agencies.
“Chief Hurtt was chosen to lead the department due to her standout personality and hopes that she could boost morale of the department, which has had a lot of transition in recent years,” the statement reads. “Chief Hurtt accomplished boosting the morale of the department and the community during her brief time; however, policies and procedures remain at the core of Town operations. The Town appreciates Chief Hurtt’s service and contributions during her tenure and wishes her success in her future endeavors.”…