City says goodbye to departing public safety director

Mayor discusses search for police leader

Wendell Turner, left, departing city of Statesboro public safety director, talks with Richard Mallard, Ogeechee Judicial Circuit district attorney, Friday afternoon during the farewell reception for Turner in the council chambers at City Hall. - photo by AL HACKLE/Staff

TurnerReception 1 — Wendell Turner, left, departing city of Statesboro public safety director, talks with Richard Mallard, Ogeechee Judicial Circuit district attorney, Friday afternoon during the farewell reception for Turner in the council chambers at City Hall. - photo by AL HACKLE/Staff

As the community wished farewell to Statesboro’s outgoing public safety director during a reception Friday, Statesboro Mayor Jan Moore shared ideas about the upcoming search for his replacement. Wendell Turner’s last day as the city’s public safety director is Oct. 13. He announced his resignation earlier this month, and will soon become the Canton Police Department’s new captain in command of support services.

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