Fulton-El Camino Park Police Department: Board votes to disband [Video]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A police department overseeing and protecting dozens of parks in Sacramento County will be disbanded.

At a special meeting Thursday night, community members criticized how the district runs its department, saying they could’ve addressed them years ago, and voiced concern over the disbandment of the department as well as the meeting’s short notice.

“They do more than just patrol parks. They work with our residents and alleviate fears. I am here this evening to implore you not to terminate the police services,” said Mike Heller, the general manager of the Rio Linda Park District.

“I’m just appalled that there was no notice sent out sooner, and there wasn’t any time for anybody to find out about this,” said Charles Moore, the vice chair of the Rio Linda Park District.

In a 4-1 vote, …