MACS releases one year anniversary statistics
Today marks the one year anniversary of the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit.
The crime fighting unit was launched on June 24, 2024 with a mission to reduce crime and enhance public safety across Montgomery and the surrounding areas.
Since its inception, the unit has made the following achievements:
- 3,100 traffic stops conducted
- 983 arrest warrants served, spanning offenses from Failure to Appear on traffic charges to Capital Murder
- 429 arrests made, including 30 juveniles
- 268 firearms seized
- 164 machine gun conversion devices confiscated
- 68 stolen vehicles recovered
Over the past year, MACS says the City of Montgomery has reported a 30% drop in violent crime and a 19% decrease in overall crime.
“These numbers represent more than statistics — they represent real impacts on our communities, our families, and the safety of our communities,” said the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Director, Chris Inabinett. “Each recovered weapon and arrest is a step toward making our streets safer.”
While the results are promising, law enforcement officials emphasized that this is just the beginning.
“We take pride in the progress the MACS Unit Officers have made, but law enforcement’s work is never finished,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. “Our commitment is ongoing. The mission to serve and protect remains at the forefront of everything we do.”
As MACS enters its second year, the unit says it will continue to evolve its strategy, strengthen its partnerships, and stay vigilant in the face of new challenges. The momentum built over the past 12 months will drive the continued push for a safer, stronger community.
