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*In April 2010, an officer was arrested on charges that he had used his official car to pull over motorists (particularly Hispanics) and then stealing from them. The officer resigned from the department.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wistv.com/story/12392012/montgomery-police-officer-arrested-on-theft-charges|title=Montgomery police officer arrested on theft charges||last=Shyrock|first=John|date=28 April 2010|publisher=[[WIS]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> |
*In April 2010, an officer was arrested on charges that he had used his official car to pull over motorists (particularly Hispanics) and then stealing from them. The officer resigned from the department.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wistv.com/story/12392012/montgomery-police-officer-arrested-on-theft-charges|title=Montgomery police officer arrested on theft charges||last=Shyrock|first=John|date=28 April 2010|publisher=[[WIS]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> |
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*In September 2010, an officer resigned from the department after being arrested on reckless driving charges following a lengthy chase (the officer was on a motorcycle).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wsfa.com/story/13091770/montgomery-police-officer-resigns-after-second-arrest|title=Montgomery Police officer resigns after second arrest|last=Shyrock|first=John|date=2 September 2010|publisher=[[WSFA]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> He was already under investigation for firing his weapon into the air outside a bar two months before.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=12749787|title=Montgomery Police officer faces reckless endangerment charge|last=Shyrock|first=John|date=2 June 2010|publisher=[[WSFA]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> |
*In September 2010, an officer resigned from the department after being arrested on reckless driving charges following a lengthy chase (the officer was on a motorcycle).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wsfa.com/story/13091770/montgomery-police-officer-resigns-after-second-arrest|title=Montgomery Police officer resigns after second arrest|last=Shyrock|first=John|date=2 September 2010|publisher=[[WSFA]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> He was already under investigation for firing his weapon into the air outside a bar two months before.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=12749787|title=Montgomery Police officer faces reckless endangerment charge|last=Shyrock|first=John|date=2 June 2010|publisher=[[WSFA]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> |
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*In October 2010, two unnamed police officers stopped a 16-year old driver, apparently mistaking him for a criminal suspect. One officer apparently hit the man over then head with his pistol. The two then drove off without calling for medical help, and an investigation was started after the young man's mother filed a complaint.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wistv.com/story/13313456/montgomery-police-investigate-after-alleged-incident-involving-officer|title=Teen's abuse allegation sets off internal investigation at MPD - wistv.com - Columbia, South Carolina ||last=King|first=Samuel|date=12 October 2010|publisher=[[WIS]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> |
*In October 2010, two unnamed police officers stopped a 16-year old driver, apparently mistaking him for a criminal suspect. One officer apparently hit the man over then head with his pistol. The two then drove off without calling for medical help, and an investigation was started after the young man's mother filed a complaint.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wistv.com/story/13313456/montgomery-police-investigate-after-alleged-incident-involving-officer|title=Teen's abuse allegation sets off internal investigation at MPD - wistv.com - Columbia, South Carolina ||last=King|first=Samuel|date=12 October 2010|publisher=[[WIS]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> |
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*In October 2010, press reports indicated that three unnamed city police officers broke into the home at 810 North Union Street rather than the home they were authorized to enter at 812 South Union Street.<ref>Woman claims MPD wrongfully searched her house, by Melissa McKinney, AL.com, 16 October 2010</ref> |
*In October 2010, press reports indicated that three unnamed city police officers broke into the home at 810 North Union Street rather than the home they were authorized to enter at 812 South Union Street.<ref>Woman claims MPD wrongfully searched her house, by Melissa McKinney, AL.com, 16 October 2010</ref> |
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*In November 2010, press reports indicated that an unnamed police officer was disciplined for locking his police dog in the back of his car when he went off duty. The dog died from the heat. As a matter of policy the department does not publicly disclose the names officers accused of misconduct or the nature of their internal discipline.<ref>Montgomery Police officer disciplined in April death of police dog, by Ben Flanagan, AL.com, retrieved 31 August 2012</ref> |
*In November 2010, press reports indicated that an unnamed police officer was disciplined for locking his police dog in the back of his car when he went off duty. The dog died from the heat. As a matter of policy the department does not publicly disclose the names officers accused of misconduct or the nature of their internal discipline.<ref>Montgomery Police officer disciplined in April death of police dog, by Ben Flanagan, AL.com, retrieved 31 August 2012</ref> |
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*In August 2012, an officer resigned after being arrested for stealing funds seized in a drug raid.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://centralmontgomery.wsfa.com/news/crime/180432-montgomery-police-officer-arrested-theft-charges|title=Montgomery police officer arrested on theft charges|last=Shyrock|first=John|date=28 August 2012|publisher=[[WSFA]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> |
*In August 2012, an officer resigned after being arrested for stealing funds seized in a drug raid.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://centralmontgomery.wsfa.com/news/crime/180432-montgomery-police-officer-arrested-theft-charges|title=Montgomery police officer arrested on theft charges|last=Shyrock|first=John|date=28 August 2012|publisher=[[WSFA]]|accessdate=30 July 2013}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:56, 30 July 2013
| Montgomery Police Department | |
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| Abbreviation | MPD |
| Motto | Honor - Duty - Loyalty |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1820 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Montgomery, Alabama, USA |
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| Map of Montgomery Police Department's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 156.19 square miles (404.5 km2) |
| Population | 205,764 |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Officers | 524 |
| Civilians | 200 |
| Agency executive |
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| Divisions | 8
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| Website | |
| City of Montgomery: Police Department Website | |
The Montgomery, Alabama Police Department was established in 1820. It employs about 525 sworn officers and another 200 support staff. It is headed by Kevin J. Murphy.[1]
Organization
The department is divided into a number of divisions, which in turn have a number of bureaus.
The divisions are:
- Administrative
- Criminal Investigative
- Municipal Jail
- Patrol
- Special Operations
- Traffic
- Training and Recruiting
Misconduct
- In April 2010, an officer was arrested on charges that he had used his official car to pull over motorists (particularly Hispanics) and then stealing from them. The officer resigned from the department.[2]
- In September 2010, an officer resigned from the department after being arrested on reckless driving charges following a lengthy chase (the officer was on a motorcycle).[3] He was already under investigation for firing his weapon into the air outside a bar two months before.[4]
- In October 2010, two unnamed police officers stopped a 16-year old driver, apparently mistaking him for a criminal suspect. One officer apparently hit the man over then head with his pistol. The two then drove off without calling for medical help, and an investigation was started after the young man's mother filed a complaint.[5]
- In August 2012, an officer resigned after being arrested for stealing funds seized in a drug raid.[6]
Slain officers
Since its establishment, 25 officers of the Montgomery Police Department have been killed in the line of duty.[7]
| Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| John Pugh | October, 1886 | Gunshot |
| John Suggs | February, 1896 | Gunshot |
| T W Berrey | October 1910 | Gunshot |
| MIlton Goocher | March 1918 | Gunshot |
| Earl Davis | June 1919 | Gunshot |
| J B Barbaree | October 1919 | Gunshot |
| George L Berrey | October 1919 | Gunshot |
| Albert Sanson | September 1922 | Gunshot |
| Andrew O Brasington | September 1936 | Motorcycle accident |
| Raymond Manthis | April 1936 | Gunshot |
| Marion Stalnaker | October 1950 | Car accident |
| James Sanford | September 1961 | Car accident |
| Samuel Summer | November 1961 | Car Accident |
| George McGaughey | March 1975 | Gunshot |
| William Noble | May 1976 | Car accident |
| Robert Ussery | July 1978 | Car accident |
| Mary McCord | January 1982 | Gunshot |
| James Ward | October 1994 | Gunshot |
| William Pryor | January 1995 | Car accident |
| Anderson Gordon | September 1997 | Gunshot |
| Keith Houts | September 2006 | Gunshot |
| Kenneth Armstrong | August 2007 | Car accident |
| Joshuah Broadway | January 2009 | Car accident |
References
- ^ Official Web SIte [1], retrieved 31 August 2012
- ^ Shyrock, John (28 April 2010). "Montgomery police officer arrested on theft charges". WIS. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Shyrock, John (2 September 2010). "Montgomery Police officer resigns after second arrest". WSFA. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ Shyrock, John (2 June 2010). "Montgomery Police officer faces reckless endangerment charge". WSFA. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ King, Samuel (12 October 2010). "Teen's abuse allegation sets off internal investigation at MPD - wistv.com - Columbia, South Carolina". WIS. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Shyrock, John (28 August 2012). "Montgomery police officer arrested on theft charges". WSFA. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ "City of Montgomery : Line of Duty Memorial Page". Montgomeryal.gov. Retrieved 27 December 2012.