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Montgomery police bill fails to make it through the Alabama Legislature

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Posted: Apr 10, 2026 3:34 PM CDT

Time ran out on the 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature before a final vote could be taken on a bill to increase the number of officers in the Montgomery Police Department.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed speaks out against bill to force increased police staffing

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Mar 30, 2026 3:56 PM CDT

Updated: Mar 31, 2026 9:08 AM CDT

by WAKA Action 8 News

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is speaking out in opposition to a bill that would force the city to increase police staffing levels or else have the state control the police department.

Legislature considering allowing state to take over staffing at Montgomery Police Department

WAKA Action 8 News,

Posted: Feb 26, 2026 10:11 PM CST

Updated: Feb 27, 2026 9:30 AM CST

by WAKA Action 8 News

A bill that could put state officials in charge of police staffing in Montgomery is expected to reach the Alabama Senate floor next week.

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Montgomery police bill fails to make it through the Alabama Legislature

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed speaks out against bill to force increased police staffing

Legislature considering allowing state to take over staffing at Montgomery Police Department

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