Posted 2/28/23


After an Ardmore Police Officer was hurt on duty, members of the Ardmore community have been signing a petition that demands the Ardmore Police Department hire more officers.

Another Officer was already on sick leave, stretching the small group that protects both sides of Ardmore the city, which spans Giles and Lincoln counties on the Tennessee side, and the town, which spans Limestone and Madison counties on the Alabama side.

In response, a local resident started a Change.org petition, which has since garnered 133 signatures. The petition insists Ardmore hire more officers and give all of the department's officers a significant pay raise.

The petition also claims some residents are waiting more than an hour between calling 911 and having police respond.

The Ardmore Police Chief said he and city officials are working to build the department up, but won't take just anyone.

He asks the community to be patient and continue supporting the force as they always have.

As for the injured officers, they’re expected to be back on the job within a couple of months.