The Homewood Police Department saw an increase in calls for service in 2024.
According to the annual report, the department handled 21,449 calls for service, an increase from 19,509 in 2023. July was the busiest month with more than 2,000 calls. Midday and afternoon hours had the highest activity, with the afternoon shift accounting for approximately 42% of all calls.
Despite the rise in call volume, officers recorded 23 use-of-force incidents, representing just 0.107% of…
