The Mobile Police Department will no longer be making custodial arrests on minor, non-violent charges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a press conference today, Executive Director of Public Safety James Barber told reporters MPD officers would resist taking suspects into custody and instead opt for appearance bonds and notices of court appearance for complaints adjudicated through Municipal Court. The move, Barber said, would help ensure the safety of the officer and the suspect while the area is under a state of emergency.
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