Montgomery News

Montgomery Police build relationships with Park, Walk & Talk program

Montgomery Police Officers took to the streets Wednesday afternoon in an effort to build relationships with the people they serve every day. The program is called Park, Walk and Talk.  It gets police officers out of their patrol cars and into neighborhoods, creating an opportunity for candid conversations between officers and residents. Captain Al Wheeler with the Montgomery Police Department…

Montgomery ends use of speed car cameras

The City of Montgomery will no longer be using speed car cameras as of last Friday. The cameras were placed in empty police cars.  If you were speeding past the police car, the camera would take a picture of your license plate and you would receive a ticket in the mail. Drivers in Montgomery say they are happy with the…

Montgomery Celebrates the 4th of July

The city of Montgomery celebrated the Fourth of July Monday night with a big party at Riverfront Park. People took in the sights and sounds of the celebration from the park and boats on the Alabama River. Vivian Turner brought her family to the event and says it was a great time. “I’m really enjoying it,” she said, “I’m enjoying…

Camp teaches kids about interactions with law enforcement

Kids from around the  Montgomery area had the chance to go one-on-one today with law enforcement officers from across the state. The event was part of a youth leadership camp being held by the Tukabatchee Area Boy Scouts. Marvin Smith, Scout Executive for the Tukabatchee Area Council Boy Scouts,  says this program is helping bridge the gap between youth and…