Montgomery officials, clergy oppose bill that could put city police under state control

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 692

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Montgomery lawmakers, city officials and local clergy held a press conference Monday to express opposition to a bill that could put the city’s police department under state control if it fails to meet a quota of officers.

SB 298, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, would require Class III municipal law enforcement agencies to have a minimum staffing ratio of two full-time law enforcement officers for every 1,000 residents or grant the Alabama …

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