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Mayor Rejects Police Staffing Mandate | Birmingham News
Montgomery’s mayor Steven Reed is fiercely resisting a state law that would mandate police staffing levels, arguing it ignores the real issue: hiring officers with the right skills and temperament to handle complex situations like mental health crises. He sees the bill as an overreach by state lawmakers who lack local insight and refuse to consult city leaders, including himself and Senator Kirk Hatcher. Reed insists that public safety depends on quality, not quantity—and that local communities must retain control over how they police their own neighborhoods. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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