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Mayor Blasts Ex-Cop-Turned-Islander
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A Pennsylvania mayor isn’t buying the fairy-tale ending for a former police officer who traded his badge for a spot on “Love Island USA” … arguing the move left taxpayers holding the bag.
Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds joined us on “TMZ Live” Monday and weighed in on ex-officer Sean Reifel‘s career pivot … he says police departments across the country are already struggling to recruit and retain officers, even without the lure of a gig in reality TV.
Check out the interview … Reynolds compares the situation to leaving litter behind for someone else to clean up, arguing cities pay a price when they invest in recruits who leave less than a year later.
Still, the mayor admits Americans are free to chase whatever opportunities they want … even if that means swapping a cop car for a villa full of singles.
Reynolds also pushes back on the idea that Sean’s exit is some kind of blessing in disguise … saying police work is often most meaningful when officers build long-term relationships within the communities they serve.
The mayor also weighed in on whether reality TV and social media fame are becoming tougher competition for traditional careers.