California to work with Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department after resignation of the Police Chief

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Mayor and Board of Alderman of California formally announced the resignation of the Police Chief on Monday.

In a press release, the City of California announced officials accepted the resignation of Police Chief Daniel Hurt.

A special meeting was held on Friday where the Mayor and Board of Alderman accepted the resignation.

City Clerk Scott Jobe told ABC 17 News on Monday the resignation will take effect after two weeks.

According to the press release, Hurt's resignation follows recruitment and retention issues for the department.

"I feel at this time I can no longer provide this protection to our city and perform the duties of the Chief of Police due to staffing storage," Hurts said in the release.

The city also announced in the release a partnership with the Moniteau County Sheriff's Department and remaining city officers.

Check back on this developing story.