Mobile Police Chief Takes ‘You Have a Choice’ Program to 12 High Schools
Mobile Police Chief James Barber launched evening sessions at 12 high schools aimed at steering young people away from criminal activity.
Mobile Police Department Opens Applications for Citizens’ Academy
The Mobile Police Department is accepting applications for its free Citizens' Academy, offering residents a firsthand look at daily police work.
Chickasaw police invite residents to ‘Coffee with a Cop’ at local Whataburger
Chickasaw police planned a 'Coffee with a Cop' event at the North Craft Highway Whataburger, giving residents a relaxed chance to talk with local officers.
Prichard Police Seek Man for Questioning in Fatal Shooting of Larry Glenn
A week after Larry Glenn was found fatally shot in a Prichard apartment complex parking lot, police named a man they are seeking to question about his death.
Mobile Police, Schools Launch Joint Push to Curb Juvenile Crime
Mobile police introduced a new juvenile crime prevention program to nearly 90 school principals, aiming to build trust before trouble starts.
Veteran Lawman Takes the Helm as Prichard’s Interim Police Chief
Michael Rowland, a 40-year law enforcement veteran and former Bay Minette police chief, stepped in as Prichard's interim police chief, pledging a renewed emphasis on training and community policing.
Prichard Police Chief Jerry Speziale Resigns, Citing Personal Circumstances After His Wife’s Death
Prichard Police Chief Jerry Speziale resigned after less than a year, with city officials pointing to personal circumstances following the death of his wife as he returned to New Jersey.
Mobile County’s Online Crime “Hot Spot” Map Hasn’t Been Updated Since 2006
An interactive crime “hot spot” map published on the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office website has sat frozen since 2006, even as public interest in how local law enforcement shares crime…
Mobile County Lands $450,000 Federal Grant to Fight Methamphetamine
The U.S. Justice Department awarded the Mobile County Commission $450,000 through the COPS meth program, money Sheriff Sam Cochran said would fund an awareness campaign, data analysis and enforcement over…