Divorces are often expensive. Not just because of the high legal fees associated with untethering yourself from a former partner, but also rebuying everything you once owned. Necessities like dishware, a sturdy bedframe and a vacuum cleaner can run up a hefty tab quickly.
For the Chatham County Police Department (CCPD), the separation from the seven-year joint SWAT partnership with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) in December 2025 has come with its own set of replacement costs.
As the CCPD works to form its own SWAT team, the police department has had to repurchase $300,000 worth of equipment, such as flashbangs and robotics, because, according to CCPD Chief Jeff Hadley, the sheriff’s office refuses to hand it over. And, Hadley said, this is not an isolated event…