Following two recent “perp walks” for homicide suspects, Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert explained why the department is doing these walks more frequently.
. In both cases, media was alerted ahead of time that the suspects could be photographed while being escorted to holding.
These cases are the first time in several years that media has been alerted to such “perp walks” in Montgomery. According to MPD, Albert is employing this strategy to remain connected with the community. Albert said through his spokesperson that he is “steadfast on his commitment to demonstrate to the community the great work being done by the MPD.”
In addition to the recent homicide “perp walks,” Albert pointed out that he has held multiple press conferences on drug and weapon seizures.to announce the result of a 30-day operation that resulted in 36 firearm confiscations, 22 arrests, 34 felony charges, and four misdemeanor charges, plus additional pending charges.
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