04/11/24
Â鶹´«Ã½ State signs MOU with City of Â鶹´«Ã½
Â鶹´«Ã½, Ala. — The police departments for Â鶹´«Ã½ and the City of Â鶹´«Ã½ signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to enhance community safety and cooperation. The agreement aims to promote mutual assistance and collaborative efforts to ensure the well-being of residents and students in Â鶹´«Ã½.
“This is a significant step towards building a safer and more secure community,” said Jay Freeman, chief of the Â鶹´«Ã½ State Police and Public Safety Department.
Through the MOU, both departments pledge to share resources, expertise and information to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities. Freeman said the partnership is a testament to the power of community collaboration in creating a safer environment for citizens and students.
“This MOU marks a significant milestone in our join commitment to safeguarding our community,” he said. “By working together, we are not just pooling resources. We are building a stronger, more resilient Â鶹´«Ã½. Together, we stand stronger to maintain peace and security and to respond more effectively to any challenges that may arise.”
Â鶹´«Ã½ State created the new police department to serve all five of its campuses last year. Freeman was named chief in May 2023.
Left to right: Â鶹´«Ã½ State police chief Jay Freeman, Â鶹´«Ã½ State president Dr. Kathy Murphy, City of Â鶹´«Ã½ mayor Craig Ford and Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Department chief Lamar Jaggears after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the police departments.