Departments & Contact Information

Emergency Calls 911
Main Number (256) 341-4600
For a description of what a particular department handles as well as contact within the department, please click on the department name for more information.
Chief of Police (256) 341-4602
Internal Affairs (256) 341-4606
Criminal Investigation Division (256) 341-4650
Jail (256) 341-4610
Patrol Division (256) 341-4660
Records (256) 341-4620
Traffic Lieutenant (256) 341-4630
Warrant Unit  
   Unit Supervisor (256) 341-4843
   Warrant Officers (256) 341-4604

Chief of Police

Kenneth Collier - (256) 341-4602

Internal Affairs

Supervisor: Lt. Dwight Hale - (256) 341-4606
The Internal Affairs Division is responsible for accepting complaints regarding allegations of misconduct that violate department policy and procedures or criminal activity involving officers of the Department.

Operations Division

Maj. Ed Taylor
PATROL DIVISION
Division Commander: Capt. Chris Mathews - (256) 341-4859
The patrol division provides the first contact between the police department and the citizens of Decatur. Patrol is responsible for responding to calls for service ranging from minor reports to felony crimes in progress. Patrol officers initiate criminal investigations and complete reports to be used by investigators for felony prosecutions. Patrol officers also proactively patrol areas to maintain a visible police presence to reduce the opportunity for criminals to commit crimes.
  • A SHIFT
    Shift Commander:     Lt. William Darby
    (256) 341-4624
  • B SHIFT
     Shift Commander: Lt. Jackie Sherrill
    (256) 341-4624
  • C SHIFT
     Shift Commander: Lt. Jimmy Hood
    (256) 341-4324
  • D SHIFT
     Shift Commander: Lt. Steve Campbell
    (256) 341-4624

Criminal Investigation Division (CID)

Criminal Investigation Division (CID)
Division Commander: Capt. Nadis E. Carlisle, II - (256) 341-4635
Detective Unit Assignments & Phone Numbers
Chief of Detectives: Lt. Larry Russell - (256) 341-4601
* – Asterisks indicate 2nd-shift
Crime Scene Unit (CSU) - (256) 341-4642
Supervisor: Sgt. Rick Archer* - (256) 341-4647
Responsible for detection, collection, packaging, transportation, processing, and preservation of evidence relating to felony crimes. The CSU testify in court, instruct classes, attend and photograph autopsies, and maintain equipment in a state of readiness.
  • Tech Elizabeth Clark
    (256) 341-4642
  • Tech Mike Neville*
    (256) 341-4642
  • Tech Lela Alexander
    (256) 341-4642
Domestic Violence Unit (DVU)
Supervisor: Sgt. Steve Clark - (256) 341-4655
Responsible for investigating acts as well as threats of physical and emotional violence involving intimate or former partners, relatives, or present or former household members. The DVU assists victims in recognizing immediate and long-term health, social, and economic consequences of remaining in abusive relationships.
Property Crimes Unit (PCU)
Supervisor: Sgt. Denise Stanley - (256) 341- 4644
Responsible for investigating felony crimes against property to include burglaries, thefts, arsons, B&E Auto, auto thefts, and criminal mischief cases. This unit is also responsible for fraud and forgery related financial crimes relating to checks, credit cards, identity thefts, embezzlement, commercial thefts involving employees, counterfeiting, and computer crimes.
  • Det. Herb Lundy
    (256) 341-4640
  • Det. Chance Sparks
    (256) 341-4637
  • Det. Robert Peete
    (256) 341-4643
  • Det. Jeff Clem
    (256) 341-4639
  • Det. Ellie Green
    (256) 341-4645
  • Det. Jim Buchli
    (256) 341-4656
  • Det. Chis Delgado
    (256) 341-4668
Violent Crimes Unit (VCU)
Supervisor: Sgt. Rick Archer* - (256) 341-4647
Responsible for investigating robberies, kidnappings, stalkings, homicides, suicides, escapes, accidental deaths, industrial deaths, felony assaults, missing persons, runaway juveniles, sexual assualts, child molestations, and all firearm discharge- related offenses, including misdemeanors.
  • Det. Joe Renshaw*
    (256) 341-4842
  • Det. Tim Pinion
    (256) 341-4638
  • Det. George Silvestri
    (256) 341-4634
Special Operations Assignments & Phone Numbers
Special Operations Commander: Lt. Terry White - (256) 341-4667
* – Asterisks indicate 2nd-shift
Anti-Crimes Unit (ACU)
Supervisor: Sgt. Jeff Rippen - (256) 341-4672
The uniformed branch of CID is responsible for assisting narcotic officers in arresting street dealers and shutting down drug houses. ACU may also assist the Detective Unit in targeting specific areas, criminals, hours of operation, time frames, or types of crimes as necessary to accomplish the specific mission. ACU also conducts saturation patrols/arrests at the request of other units, citizens, agencies, and businesses.
  • Ofc. Jerry Holmes
    (256) 341-4672
  • Ofc. Joshua Sloan
    (256) 341-4672
  • Ofc. Wesley Swoopes
    (256) 341-4672
  • Ofc. Jonathan Lindley
    (256) 341-4672
Canine Unit (K-9)
Ofc. Kyle Shelton & Bear - (256) 341-4615
Organized Crime Unit (OCU)
Supervisor: Sgt. Faron White - (256) 341- 4671
Responsible for investigating organized criminal conspiracies involving illegal drug, gambling, prostitution, money laundering, and associated type crimes. The unit also runs undercover operations to combat sales of alcohols to minors and murder-for-hire. The unit works closely with state and federally sponsored task forces.
  • Inv. Jamie Jarrell
    (256) 341-4669
  • Inv. Archie Letson
    (256) 341-4614
  • Inv. Matt Chance
    (256) 341-4636
  • Inv. Kirk Arrington
    (256) 341-4664
Homeland Security Unit (HSU)
Supervisor: Sgt. Proncey Robertson - (256) 341-4641
Responsible for coordinating efforts of emergency first responders such as law enforcement, fire fighters, and emergency medical personnel. These efforts are designed to enhance the department's ability to prevent, recover, and respond safely and effectively to threats or acts of terrorism. Note: This unit is now assigned to the Office of the Chief of Police.

TRAFFIC DIVISION

Traffic division
Division Commander: Lt. Mike Woods - (256) 341-4630
The traffic division is responsible for investigating motor vehicle crashes and traffic homicides in the city limits of Decatur. In addition, traffic officers perform motor carrier safety inspections and child safety seat installations. The traffic division also attempts to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes through the use of radar details and safety checkpoints.
  • Supervisor: Sgt. Kevin Hunter
    (256) 341-4631
CRIME PREVENTION UNIT
Supervisor: Sgt. John Martin - (256) 552-3984
 
  • Ofc. Dave Williams
    (256) 351-7599
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Supervisor: Sgt. John Martin - (256) 552-3984

ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

Administration Division
Division Commander: Capt. Vince Baer – (256) 341-4657
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Lt. Jonathan Green - (256) 341-4609
RECORDS DEPARTMENT
(256) 341-4622
The records department organizes and maintains police reports and records, including incident/offense reports and traffic crash reports.
DECATUR CITY JAIL
Booking Desk - (256) 341-4610
Supervisor: Lt. Dennis Hughes - (256) 341-4843
WARRANT UNIT
Supervisor: Lt. Dennis Hughes - (256) 341-4843
This unit is responsible for serving summons complaints and warrants in the city of Decatur. In addition, the unit provides security for Decatur Municipal Court.
TRAINING UNIT
Supervisor: Lt. Roger Huntzinger - (256) 341-4661