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Smithfield City Councilman Ted Stokes resigned after a confrontation with police.

Body cam footage showed Stokes criticizing officers, sparking community backlash.

Stokes apologized for unprofessional behavior and submitted his resignation on Saturday.

SMITHFIELD, Cache County — A Smithfield city councilman announced his resignation this week after a video of him confronting police sparked backlash in the community.

Smithfield City Council announced on Facebook Saturday night that Ted Stokes was resigning from his position on the council. In a statement released Monday, the City Council said there was recently a "very public incident which has possibly shaken the faith of some in our leadership."

In body camera footage on Aug. 3, Stokes is seen aggressively responding

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