Transparency Again Reduced in Florence

 

Under normal circumstances, arrest warrants are public record. Several Shoals cities publish either all or part of their Most Wanted list. Until recently, the City of Florence was one of these towns.

Now it seems this policy has changed under Andy Betteron: Warrants

This may be a relatively small thing, but it's nevertheless a step back on the path to transparent government.

Can you still call the Florence Police Department to get this information? Yes, but isn't it much easier to simply look up the list on the city's website?

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