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Gadsden sworn in five new officers; mayor says force at 93, goal 105; fire staffing near full
3182993 · May 3, 2025
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Mayor Craig Ford said he swore in five new police officers, bringing the department to 93 officers with a goal of 105; he also described training timelines, vehicle purchases and near-full fire department staffing.
Mayor Craig Ford said Gadsden City swore in five new police officers and that the department now has 93 sworn officers, up from the low 70s when he took office. He reiterated a goal of staffing the department with 105 officers.
"I put we swore in 5 new police officers this morning...When I started,…
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