Homewood Police Budget Cuts Spark Concern | Birmingham News

Homewood’s city manager, Cale Smith, is pushing a bold budget that slashes $885,000 and six police officers—dropping the force from 90 to 84—just months after approving three new hires. With the department already down to 83 officers due to a resignation and Smith’s earlier freeze on hiring and early retirement program, the cuts could strain operations. Smith remains silent on specifics, citing being out of office, but this move signals a major shift in how Homewood funds and staffs its police force. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac3771a237983e1c