Birmingham Mayor proposes $16m plan with incentives to address police staffing shortage and crime rise.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has proposed a $16 million plan to address police staffing shortages amid rising crime. The initiative includes increasing hiring bonuses to $10,000, offering $5,000 relocation assistance, and implementing annual retention bonuses of $10,000 for existing officers. The goal is to fill 172 patrol positions and improve retention. City councilors express concerns about the sustainability of this approach and emphasize the need for better wages and working conditions.

October 01, 2024
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