Alabama police department cuts many of its services
FLORENCE AL Aug 24 2017 — The Police Department is scaling back its services because of a lack of personnel.
Chief Ron Tyler said he will outline the department’s personnel issues today at a meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee.
“Staff is not available due to sickness, injuries, retirements and military service,” he said. “We have 26 vacancies now, or that will occur soon.”
Tyler said he dissolved the Traffic Division and parked its motorcycles because of a lack of officers. He also said the department will no longer perform funeral escorts.
A review of recruiting strategies will be discussed today, as well as pay issues.
Times Daily
