Crime & Public Safety
Sunday, April 19, 2026 · Clay County
Montgomery Police Silent as State Takeover Bill Dies in House
A bill that could have handed state control of Montgomery's police to ALEA fizzled on the final day of Alabama's 2026 legislative session. The Montgomery Police Department, facing scrutiny over staffing, declined further comment after the measure's defeat. Now, questions linger over the city's officer numbers amid a national policing crisis.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
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