Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit (MACS) Unit, a law enforcement initiative launched on June 24, 2024, with a mission to reduce crime and enhance public safety across Montgomery and the surrounding areas. Since its inception, the unit has made a profound and measurable impact on the region.
MACS: By the Numbers:
• 3,100 traffic stops conducted
• 983 arrest warrants served, spanning offenses from Failure to Appear on traffic charges to Capital Murder
• 429 arrests made, including 30 juveniles
• 268 firearms seized
• 164 machine gun conversion devices confiscated
• 68 stolen vehicles recovered
Over the past year, the City of Montgomery has reported a 30% drop in violent crime and a 19% decrease in overall crime—clear evidence of the success of a coordinated, intelligence-driven approach to fighting crime. These improvements reflect strong interagency collaboration and a sustained commitment to public safety.
“These numbers represent more than statistics — they represent real impacts on our communities, our families, and the safety of our communities,” said the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Director, Chris Inabinett. “Each recovered weapon and arrest is a step toward making our streets safer.”
While the results are promising, law enforcement officials emphasized that this is just the beginning. “We take pride in the progress the MACS Unit Officers have made, but law enforcement’s work is never finished,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. “Our commitment is ongoing. The mission to serve and protect remains at the forefront of everything we do.”
As MACS enters its second year, the unit continues to evolve its strategy, strengthen its partnerships, and stay vigilant in the face of new challenges. The momentum built over the past 12 months will drive the continued push for a safer, stronger community.
MACS was created to confront and reduce violent crimes through sustained, proactive and coordinated investigations. Officers with the MACS Unit seek to obtain prosecutions for violations such as organized crime, drug conspiracy, robbery, motor vehicle theft and firearms violations. MACS further expands cooperation and communication among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies through the existing infrastructure of the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF). MACS was established by ALEA in collaboration with the Alabama Attorney General's Office, the Montgomery Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
