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Speaker warns rapid release of accused violent offenders endangers community, urges action ahead of May primary

January 10, 2026 | Montgomery City, Montgomery County, Alabama


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Speaker warns rapid release of accused violent offenders endangers community, urges action ahead of May primary
An unidentified speaker told listeners that officers and "our chief of police, Jim Grayboys," are consistently frustrated that people accused of violent crimes are being released within hours or days and sometimes return to jail with new violent charges.

The speaker said the quick release-and-rearrest cycle is harming community safety and policing. "We need that to change," the speaker said, arguing the pattern places residents and officers at risk and weakens public confidence as cases move through the system.

The speaker described how community members often help police identify suspects and suggested rapid releases undermine those community efforts and protections. "This cycle puts, the community at risk, our officers at risk, and it undermines public confidence," the speaker said.

Turning to the upcoming election, the speaker noted the Alabama primary is in May and urged people to stay informed. "I wanna encourage people to stay informed and consider how their vote can help make our city and our state much safer," they said.

The transcript records no formal motions, votes, or directives in this excerpt; it is a statement urging policy change and voter engagement on public-safety matters.

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