Montgomery Police Department (Alabama) Explained

Agencyname:Montgomery Police Department
Abbreviation:MPD
Motto:Honor - Duty - Loyalty
Formedyear:1820
Country:United States
Countryabbr:USA
Divtype:State
Divname:Alabama
Subdivtype:City
Subdivname:Montgomery
Map:Montgomery County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Montgomery Highlighted.svg
Sizearea:156.6sqmi
Sizepopulation:205,764
Police:Yes
Local:Yes
Headquarters:Montgomery, Alabama
Sworntype:Officer
Sworn:524
Unsworntype:Civilian
Unsworn:200
Chief1position:Chief of Police
Unittype:Division
Website:City of Montgomery: Police Department Website

The Montgomery Police Department (MPD) was established in 1820. It is budgeted for 490 sworn officers, however currently possess around 220 and around another 80 support staff. It is headed by Interim Chief of Police James N. Graboys.[1]

History

Civil rights era

Organization

The department is divided into a number of divisions, which in turn have a number of bureaus.

The divisions are:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Montgomery Police Department. City of Montgomery Alabama. City of Montgomery Alabama. 10 March 2018.