BREAKING NEWS: Strout out as Southwest Harbor police officer
SOUTHWEST HARBOR, June 30, 2023 - Police Chief John Hall issued this statement minutes ago to announce Richard Strout is no longer with the police department.
June 30, 2023
To the Residents of Southwest Harbor
Mr. Strout is no longer employed by the Southwest Harbor Police Dept. I am writing to publicly apologize to the residents of Southwest Harbor and the greater community for damaging your trust in this department. This was never my intention. I want to thank every citizen who came forward and expressed their concern in whichever form that took. The safety of the citizens is first and foremost, and you did not nor would you feel safe if Mr. Strout continued. I hope that this can begin the process of regaining your trust.
Chief Hall
P.O. Box 1048 · Village Green Way · Southwest Harbor, ME. 04679
See my post yesterday for background.