Message from Police Chief Paul Prine

As we welcome the beginning of a new year, I am certainly grateful that our department is continuing to maintain an optimist outlook. I realize that although we continue to face many obstacles that are broadened by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has affected so many areas of our lives, you have never failed to rise to the occasion and uphold the oath that you have taken to serve and protect.

The city of Mobile will return to celebrating the Mardi Gras season. I realize that there are concerns about safety but the department is always concerned about the safety and wellbeing of its members and the protection of its citizens. Thank you always for providing optimum protection and public service to the city of Mobile.

The city has recognized our public safety dispatchers as first responders. Let me say that first responders are the people whose job is to respond immediately (first). Public safety dispatchers, thank you for your conscientiousness, careful and diligent service. Indeed, you are certainly worthy to the title “first responder” as our response to crime and calls for help most often and without question begins first with you.

I say again with great enthusiasm, “We are one” and I am sure that the Mobile Police Department will continue in its growth to become the quintessential police department in this country.

“Mission First”