SB 298, a proposed legislation to require the Montgomery Police Department to increase its staff or the state will do it for them, has failed to pass the House of Representatives.Â
According to Alabama Political Reporter, the bill mandated that Montgomery and other Class 3 municipalities meet minimum staffing requirements within five years or the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would send officers to fill in shortages.Â
It was sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road).Â
The bill received criticism, namely from Montgomery city officials, including Mayor Steven Reed and Police Chief James Graboys, who said that it was overreach from the state.Â
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