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Cross Plains votes to deactivate police department amid state compliance issues
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ABC 12 , as published by KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The deactivation of the Cross Plains Police Department was voted on and approved during a meeting on Thursday night.
City leaders in Cross Plains have made the decision to deactivate their police department. This move comes as the department faced issues with state compliance. The deactivation of the Cross Plains Police Department was voted on and approved during a meeting on Thursday night.
As a result, the city of Cross Plains no longer has an active police department. Further details regarding this decision and its implications can be found through local news sources, including KTXS, for those seeking more information on the situation in Cross Plains.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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