Episode
Overtime Spending vs Violence in Montgomery
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- May 31, 2026
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- 103
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Summary
Montgomery’s Office of Violence Prevention, launched in late 2021 with a data-driven, collaborative mission to curb community violence, has spent over $220,000 in overtime since 2022 — including $41,000 for former director Keith Moore. Despite its high-profile setup and direct reporting to the mayor’s chief of staff, the city continues to struggle with violent crime, raising questions about effectiveness and priorities — especially as a bill to boost police staffing failed last session, with city leaders opposing it. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e17c7ad77f9b378f