Public safety department structure and RSA retirement wave
Tuscaloosa
Summary
Public safety is 42% of the general fund, but there's no codified 'Department of Public Safety' — its administration sits inside the police budget. Both chiefs expect big retirements when RSA kicks in October 1: up to 22 police and 32 fire.
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $1.4 million is budgeted for retirement payouts (annual leave, vacation, comp time) across police and fire, plus a 24% RSA contribution rate on salaries.
Residents get clearer budget transparency and, hopefully, better-trained replacement command staff.
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