THE LEADERS’ MESSAGE BOARD

A Message from Public Safety Director Lawrence Battiste

"Public safety is a collaborative service effort of the city’s police and fire departments to provide the optimum value of service to our communities.”

Greetings,

Congratulations to our new Chief of Police Paul O. Prine! Having many years of service to the department, having served in various units and divisions, rising through the ranks, Chief Prine is very learned and well-rounded in his service experience, which is complimentary to his vision for the department. I am enthusiastic for a refreshed perspective, direction, and positive enhancement that he will bring to our police department.

Whether sworn or civilian, your contributions to the City of Mobile Public Safety are both invaluable and most highly regarded. It is somewhat difficult to find the proper adjective to best describe my gratitude to you for your hard work and dedication.

In these trying times that we have experienced because of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, along with our continued effort to combat crime and the varied negative impacts and trauma that crime presents, our city is quite fortunate to have its very own superheroes. You are not clad in costumes that deflect harm to your persons; you are donned only with uniforms, badges, medical equipment, fire equipment, and most importantly, a dedicated, willing, and sacrificial spirit for public safety.

I am sure that I speak for our mayor as well in expressing appreciation to the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department for your service and ongoing efforts to educate and inform our communities on fire prevention, cautionary measures, and safety plans. The department is diligently working on its accreditation process and recertification for its ISO-1 rating.

The best recipe for personal growth and success is not to believe you have to be better than everybody else; but to believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.

Thank you again for all that you do. I pray that each of you and your families will continue to be safe and blessed as we continue navigating our way through life.

Humbly appreciative to each of you,

Fire Chief Jeremy Lami

It’s certainly been a month of exciting news for the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department. Between the SAFER and Port Security Grants, we will receive over $6.5 million to hire 30 additional personnel and purchase a new fireboat. Also, all employees will receive a 5% cost-of-living adjustment. We must offer competitive salaries to attract and retain the best, so I’m appreciative of the continued support from the Administration and City Council. You are our greatest asset, so to better serve the citizens of Mobile we must first take care of your needs.

This week I received a letter from a paramedic student who conducted clinical rotations on one of our rescue trucks. She was extremely thankful for her positive experience and the encouragement she received from many of you. She experienced what I see firsthand every day, true professionals who care about the profession and are focused on preparing the next generation of public servants. Thank you for all that you do daily. It matters, and ultimately these interactions build a reputable and positive image in the community.

In closing, I would like to congratulate Chief Prine on his appointment to police chief. Over the past several years, building a strong relationship with MPD has been a point of focus and I expect this to continue to build under Chief Prine’s leadership. We support our brothers and sisters in uniform at MPD and we will work together to build a safer community.

Sincerely appreciate what you do,

Police Chief Paul Prine

I want to take this opportunity to greet each member of the Mobile Police Department and to express my sincere humble gratitude in having the opportunity to lead this department in our effort to accomplish the mission statement “Making the City of Mobile the safest city in America with respect to everyone”. Although this is a bold mission statement, it can be accomplished with teamwork and dedication.

A big part of my strategic plan includes improving morale through standards of excellence: Attitude, Appearance, Competence and Service. These standards are primarily for fostering morale, professionalism, and creating a work environment where every member of the team is respected, valued, and appreciated for their efforts. One Mobile is not only a slogan but a mission in and of itself to unify citizens with government services that greatly improve quality of life and facilitate growth. Government’s primary purpose is to provide its citizens with outstanding professional public safety services. Understanding that our mission statement should, and will, include working in concert with the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, and our Communication’s Department, to improve these services. You have my unwavering support and I look forward to serving you as the chief of police. “Mission First”