Statement from Marshfield Police Chief Jody Geurink
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – While at home this weekend, I had time to view and reflect on the tragic death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. I can only imagine that I am as appalled and disheartened by the images of this incident as most of you are. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Tyre Nichols. I also appreciate their advocacy for peaceful demonstration in response to Tyre’s death. I can’t imagine what they must be feeling nor the strength it must take for them to process all of this.
Seeing this all unfold in Memphis as well as in other cities, causes me to reflect on the relationship our department has with the City of Marshfield. For the most part of my nearly 25 years, I have to say it’s been really good. In some cases, better than we as a department deserved. I recognize that as a police department we have to earn the respect and support of our community. We have the responsibility to serve our community with integrity, and honor. We have the responsibility to focus on what is best for our community.
I refuse to ever comment on guilt or innocence in cases like these because we don’t have all the information. That’s not what this is about anyway. I want to reaffirm to our community that I am focused on providing the best service we can to you. We do this by promoting accountability, integrity, service to our community as well as training for our officers.
As we move forward, please know that we at Marshfield Police Department cherish the relationship we have with the community we serve. We recognize how fragile that relationship is and we are committed to doing everything we can to enhance it. Please join us in following the Nichols family’s request for peacefully supporting Tyre. Let’s focus on working together to find the best way to protect our community.
Sincerely,
Chief Jody R Geurink
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