Mayor Steven Reed hit on multiple topics during his monthly briefing on Wednesday afternoon, but perhaps none as pressing as public safety.
) - Mayor Steven Reed hit on multiple topics during his monthly briefing on Wednesday afternoon, but perhaps none as pressing as public safety . Detailing out numbers from 2025 like 61 homicides and decreases in violent, non-violent, and overall crime.
Down 25, 12, and nearly 14% respectively. “Last year more than 2,100 guns were seized, including machine gun conversion devices, and hundreds of those firearms were potentially linked to other crimes. That work saves lives,” said Mayor Reed. Mayor Reed said that there is an uptick in interest for the Montgomery Police Department, with nearly 1,000 people expressing interest in become an officer in 2025. Future goals for the City of Montgomery include quarter bonuses for officers and bonuses for completion of the academy, and then eligibility again during retention. “The Montgomery Police Department will soon offer a recruitment and retention bonus to current personnel and new recruits,” said Mayor Reed.That funding is expected to remain available if the need for officers remains.Man charged in deadly Lowndes County shooting after selling gun to victimMillbrook Chamber announce GrowthLab installment
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