Crime & Safety
Pelham Police Department Welcomes New Officer
Officer Matt Rader was sworn in this week as the newest member of the Pelham Police Department.
PELHAM, AL - There will be a new face protecting the residents of Pelham, as the Pelham Police Department added a new officer to its ranks. Officer Matt Rader was sworn in this week as the newest member of the Pelham PD.
Rader's wife was on hand to pin his badge while friends and family joined in witnessing the event. (For more community news and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Patch morning newsletter.)
The Pelham Police Department employs a total of 89 police personnel, of which there are:
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- 71 sworn police officers
- 13 police/fire/911 dispatchers
- 3 clerks
- 1 administrative assistant
- 1 community relations coordinator
Photo via Pelham PD
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