Cash-Strapped Ala. City Faces Mass Police Officer Resignations

According to Lipscomb's police chief, the department saw 10 officers resign over the weekend as the city continues to face questions about its financial health.

Source Officer.com News

Joe Vince

Oct. 8, 2025

What to know

Ten Lipscomb police officers resigned over the weekend, creating a staffing crisis for the financially strained city.
Mayor Tonya Baldwin confirmed the department is operating with limited personnel, but she said payroll remains current.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said it will assist with law enforcement coverage if needed.

A financially struggling Alabama city is facing a law enforcement crisis after nearly a dozen police officers resigned over the weekend.

Lipscomb's police chief told WBMA-TV that 10 officers had left the department in a weekend mass resignation. At a recent meeting, Mayor Tonya Baldwin, who recently lost re-election, said the city is running on limited staffing, although payroll has been met.

Despite the resignations, the police force is still up and running, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. But if needed, the sheriff's office will help the city with its law enforcement coverage, the agency added.

About the Author

Joe Vince

Joining Endeavor Business Media in 2018, Joe has worked on the company's city services publications. He began working at OFFICER.com as the assistant editor. Before starting at Endeavor, Joe had worked for a variety of print and online news outlets, including the Indianapolis Star, the South Bend Tribune, Reddit and Patch.com.