February 5, 2026

Mobile Police Graduate a New Class of Officers

By Dale Hines
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

February 5, 2026

MOBILE, AL. The Mobile Police Department has graduated a new class of officers bringing the department’s strength to it’s highest point in a while.

“They are so full of excitement right now,” Chief William Jackson said. “They don’t know what to expect next. They’re ready to hit the street and start learning.”

These officers join at a time when the police department is expanding.

Chief Jackson said the department’s latest budget created space for 24 new positions.

“We increased from 492 to 516,” Chief Jackson said. “And that’s our budgeted strength right now. We are currently sitting at 499. We have about five more that are going to be hired in the next couple of weeks for the next academy.”

Public Information Officer Roderick Miles said having extra officers on the street makes a noticeable impact.

“If you called an officer and that particular squad or we’re short on officers, your response time will be a little bit higher,” Mobile Police Department Public Information Officer Roderick Miles said. “Versus if we were able to meet our numbers. And we’ll be able to take care of our communities better.”

The department is aiming to make Mobile a safer place for everyone by bringing more resources to neighborhoods that may feel underserved.