A small police department in Trinidad, Texas, has been ordered to close after an investigation found it failed to show it provided any real benefit to the community. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLE) conducted the review and concluded the department did not meet basic standards. This decision comes after a controversial arrest involving local resident Jennifer Combs, who raised concerns on social media about contaminated water in the area. In May, Combs was briefly jailed after a Facebook post suggested people had been hospitalized due to bacteria in the water pipes. At the time, the then-police chief, Charles Gregory, called the hospital claims "false" and said they caused "unnecessary fear and confusion." The arrest of Combs sparked public backlash. A supporter of hers was briefly arrested for displaying a sign that read "fuck bad cops" outside city hall, but the charge was later dropped. These events led to the TCLE investigation, which resulted in a letter sent to Trinidad’s mayor, Dennis Haws, on September 9, stating the police department would be disbanded. The letter noted the department "failed to meet minimum standards" and "was unable to provide evidence that the agency provides public benefit to the community." A separate environmental investigation found problems with the city's water supply, and officials have pledged to fix the issues. The Trinidad police department was found to lack essential resources, including bulletproof vests and an evidence room. Other issues included poor use-of-force policies, inadequate handling of active shooter scenarios, and problems with vehicle pursuits and officer conduct. Mayor Haws said the state's decision to revoke the department’s license was "not a shock," adding that the city had been neglectful for years but is now moving in a positive direction. The department had five full-time officers and several part-timers, and police duties are now being handled by the Henderson County sheriff’s office until a permanent solution is found. Chief Gregory resigned in June after a grand jury decided not to indict Combs. Combs has since filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming her arrest was politically motivated retaliation for speaking out about water issues. Henderson County Judge Scott McKee said he was misled by the police department, which failed to provide key information when requesting an arrest warrant for Combs. After the department was ordered to close, Combs posted on social media that those who questioned the police were often dismissed or attacked, and in her case, arrested. She noted that the state agency responsible for regulating law enforcement confirmed the department could not meet even the minimum standards.