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Martha Barton Recognized as Civilian Employee of the Month

Published: Jun 11, 2019

Martha Barton has been named the Civilian Employee of the Month for May 2019. Barton is the office assistant for the Fourth Precinct and has been with the department for 16 years. During the month of .. read more

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Victim shot during vehicle burglary has died

Published: Jun 7, 2019

The victim of Thursday’s shooting on the 2100 block of Spring Grove West has died. Mobile Police confirm that this shooting occurred when the victim was interrupting a vehicle burglary .. read more

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MPD hosts Summer Cool Down

Published: Jun 5, 2019

Cooling down crime is a goal of the Mobile Police Department this summer. Its “Summer Cool Down” program will be held at the Harmon Recreation Center, 1611 Belfast Street, which is lo .. read more

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Kindra Perryman Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Published: May 17, 2019

The Mobile Police Department has named Kindra Perryman Civilian Employee of the Month for April 2019. Perryman is a public safety dispatcher and has been with the department since May 2013. She i .. read more

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Austin Collier Named Officer of Year

Published: May 15, 2019

Officer Austin Collier is the Mobile Police Department Officer of the Year. In 2018, Collier responded to 994 calls for service, backed on 643 complaints and made 60 felony and 214 misdemeanor arrests .. read more

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Proposal to Make Possession of Stolen Firearm a Class C Felony

Published: Apr 23, 2019

Law enforcement officials are proposing that punitive action should be taken against the criminal caught in possession of a stolen firearm. James Barber, city of Mobile public safety director, s .. read more

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Take the Citizen Satisfaction Survey

Published: Apr 23, 2019

The Mobile Police Department has created a survey to identify citizens’ safety concerns. All citizens are invited to participate in the survey. The feedback will be used to evaluate how safe cit .. read more

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Family of the Fallen Hosts Motorcycle Skills Training & Competition

Published: Apr 17, 2019

For the second time, the Family of the Fallen is proud to host the Police and Civilian Krewe (P.A.C.K.) Challenge. Created for motorcycle enthusiasts, the challenge invites law enforcement officers an .. read more

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MPD Now Accepting Applications for Junior Police Summer Camp

Published: Apr 17, 2019

Applications are now being accepted for the Junior Police Summer Camp. This is an opportunity for kids who are fascinated with becoming a police officer to join the Mobile Police Department for a week .. read more

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Public Safety Dispatcher Ashley Foster Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Published: Apr 16, 2019

Public safety dispatcher Ashley Foster has been named the Civilian Employee of the Month for March 2019. Foster began her employment with the Mobile Police Department Communications Unit in July 2013. .. read more

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MPD Conducts Work Zone Safety Enforcement

Published: Apr 15, 2019

The Mobile Police Department recently conducted work zone safety enforcement to ensure drivers are slowing down and paying attention to workers. According to Drive Safe Alabama, work zone fatalities a .. read more

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Lineup of Project THRIVE Songwriters Performing at SouthSounds Music Fest

Published: Apr 12, 2019

The lineup of the Project THRIVE Songwriter Competition winners to perform at the SouthSounds Music & Arts Festival has been determined. The seven winners will perform Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 3 .. read more

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Project THRIVE Announces Songwriter Competition Winners for SouthSounds Music & Arts Festival

Published: Apr 2, 2019

The winners of the Project THRIVE Songwriter Competition have been selected, and each will perform on stage at the SouthSounds Music & Arts Festival. Project THRIVE, led by the Mobile Police .. read more

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Westbrook is Civilian Employee of the Month for February 2019

Published: Mar 15, 2019

The Mobile Police Department has named Selenia Westbrook the Civilian Employee of the Month for February 2019. Hired in August 2013, Westbrook works in the Communications Unit as a public safety dispa .. read more

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Investigation on the 5000 Block of Karlan Drive

Published: Mar 12, 2019

On Tuesday morning, March 12, 2019, Mobile Police responded to the 5000 block of Karlan Dr. off of University Blvd. to investigate an incident where three people were found deceased. The&nbs .. read more

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Officer Clayton Graham Released from Hospital

Published: Mar 6, 2019

Mobile Police Officer Clayton Graham will be discharged from the hospital on Thursday, March 7. Graham was involved in a traffic accident while on duty Jan. 19, and sustained serious injury. He w .. read more

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'Oh Whata Night' Fundraiser Honors Fallen Officer Tuder

Published: Feb 28, 2019

Whataburger is hosting an “Oh Whata Night” event to honor Mobile’s fallen Officer Sean Tuder with all three Mobile restaurant locations participating. The fundraiser is set for Monda .. read more

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Downtown Precinct Expands

Published: Feb 27, 2019

Established in 1992 and now expanding to accommodate the growth of the downtown area, the Mobile Police Department Central Precinct will serve as a specialized patrol precinct with specialized tactics .. read more

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Angela Spurlock Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Published: Feb 18, 2019

The Mobile Police Department honors Angela Spurlock with the Civilian Employee of the Month Award for January 2019. Spurlock is a public safety dispatcher II in the Communications Unit. She is re .. read more

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Mardi Gras Safety Plan for Lost Children

Published: Feb 15, 2019

In an effort to help parents find lost kids at Mardi Gras, the Mobile Police Department is providing “myMPD Carnival Badges”. This is part of MPD’s Mardi Gras safety plan and m .. read more

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Martha Barton Recognized as Civilian Employee of the Month

Victim shot during vehicle burglary has died

MPD hosts Summer Cool Down

Kindra Perryman Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Austin Collier Named Officer of Year

Proposal to Make Possession of Stolen Firearm a Class C Felony

Take the Citizen Satisfaction Survey

Family of the Fallen Hosts Motorcycle Skills Training & Competition

MPD Now Accepting Applications for Junior Police Summer Camp

Public Safety Dispatcher Ashley Foster Named Civilian Employee of the Month

MPD Conducts Work Zone Safety Enforcement

Lineup of Project THRIVE Songwriters Performing at SouthSounds Music Fest

Project THRIVE Announces Songwriter Competition Winners for SouthSounds Music & Arts Festival

Westbrook is Civilian Employee of the Month for February 2019

Investigation on the 5000 Block of Karlan Drive

Officer Clayton Graham Released from Hospital

'Oh Whata Night' Fundraiser Honors Fallen Officer Tuder

Downtown Precinct Expands

Angela Spurlock Named Civilian Employee of the Month

Mardi Gras Safety Plan for Lost Children

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