Prichard Races the Clock to Rebuild Its Police Force and Pass a New Budget
Prichard has hired consulting firm POLIHIRE to help rebuild its police department and find a new chief, all while racing an October 1 budget deadline.
Two Mobile County High-Speed Pursuits End in Arrests, Drug and Firearm Seizures
Two high-speed pursuits in Mobile County ended with the arrests of two Mobile men and the seizure of pounds of suspected drugs and 10 firearms, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office…
Gulf Shores Police Chief Defends Flock Camera Network and Promises Strict Oversight
Gulf Shores Police Chief Dan Netemeyer defended the city's 87 Flock Safety cameras, citing audit policies and a coming transparency portal as residents raise privacy concerns.
Gulf Shores Police to Launch Flock Camera Transparency Portal in Coming Weeks
Gulf Shores police will launch a transparency portal for its network of more than 80 Flock license plate reader cameras in the coming weeks, as Chief Dan Netemeyer pushes back…
Prichard Prepares to Place Remaining Officers on Paid Leave During Full Police Review
Mayor Carletta Davis says about 15 remaining Prichard police officers will go on 30 days of paid administrative leave while the city conducts a comprehensive review of the department.
Prichard Mayor Puts Remaining Police Officers on 30-Day Administrative Leave
Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis has placed the city's remaining police officers on 30 days of administrative leave as the Mobile County Sheriff's Office continues its temporary takeover of law-enforcement services.
Prichard Council President Says Mayor Put Entire Police Department on Leave Without Telling Council
Prichard City Council President Traci Hale says she was not notified before Mayor Carletta Davis placed all members of the police department on 30 days of administrative leave.
Bay Minette and Satsuma police departments awarded $48,000 in state grants
BAY MINETTE, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $48,000 in grants to the police departments in Bay Minette and Satsuma, giving two north-county law enforcement agencies state help in…