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Story summary
- Mayor J. William Reynolds said Officer Sean Reifel quit the Bethlehem police to join Love Island USA, leaving a vacancy next year.
- Reifel, sworn in August 2025, left on May 20, 2026 after the city spent dollars on his training.
- Police Chief Michelle Kott called the exit difficult, citing staffing struggles and burnout.
- Season 8 premieres June 2, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock, sparking PR criticism as host Ariana Madix calls it the top streaming program.
