Emergency Calls:
911
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.
Nate Allen
(256) 341-4602
Supervisor:
Lt. Timothy Pinion
(256) 341-4645
The Office of Professional Standards handles the processing of community reports about Decatur Police Department officers. Personnel in this department are responsible for accepting complaints on officers suspected of alleged misconduct that could violate departmental policies, procedures, or laws. The Office of Professional Standards is also responsible for collecting letters of commendation from community members who elect to report a positive experience they’ve had with an officer.
If you are a member of the community who wishes to report an experience you’ve had with a Decatur Police Department officer, here are the steps you’ll need to take:
Please remember that a formal complaint should only be made if you have honest and accurate information. If you knowingly submit false statements, you may be subject to prosecution.
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Division Commander:
Capt. Chris Jones
(256) 341-4630
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.
Shift Commander:
Lt. Jonathan Green
(256) 341-4624
Shift Commander:
Lt. Jim Buchli
(256) 341-4624
Shift Commander:
Lt. Archie Letson
(256) 341-4654
Shift Commander:
Lt. Scott Strickland
(256) 341-4654
Sgt. Wesley Swoopes
Ofc. Greg Rutherford
Responsible for evidence searches, tracking of lost children, lost Alzheimer’s patients and criminals, narcotics detection, criminal apprehension and handler protection.
Supervisor:
Lt. Chris Delgado
(256) 341-4661
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.
Ofc. Jeff Bailey
(256) 341-4631
Ofc. Ryan Hawkins
(256) 341-4631
Ofc. Jami Jones
(256) 341-4631
Ofc. Chris Macris
(256) 341-4631
Ofc. Kristian Moody
(256) 341-4631
Ofc. Durand Prince
(256) 341-4631
Ofc. Jason Whitten
(256) 341-4631
Ofc. Robbie Willis
(256) 341-4631
Phone:
(256) 341-4635
Division Commander:
Capt. Rick Archer
(256) 341-4647
Supervisors:
Lt. Jeremy Hayes
(256) 341-4667
Lt. George Silvestri
(256) 341-4634
*-Indicates 2nd-shift
Supervisor:
Sgt. Justin Lyon
(256) 341-4635
Responsible for investigating felony crimes against property to include burglaries, thefts, arsons, B&E Auto, auto thefts, and criminal mischief cases.
Det. Rosslon Jowers
(256) 341-4656
Det. Michael Kitchens
(256) 341-4668
Det. Jonathan Macklin
(256) 341-4846
Det. Brian Prosser
(256) 341-4842
Det. Chance Sparks
(256) 341-4637
Supervisor:
(256) 341-4634
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. Michael Ferguson
(256) 341-4669
Det. Timothy Jackson
(256) 341-4642
Det. T. D. Jones
(256) 341-4644
Supervisor:
(256) 341-4667
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 Timothy Hutchings
(256) 341-4648
*-Indicates 2nd-shift
Supervisor:
(256) 341-4667
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.
Det. Jarrod Birchfield
(256) 341-4819
Inv. Jodie Fuller
(256) 341-4632
Supervisor:
(256) 341-4667
Responsible for investigating robberies, kidnappings, stalkings, homicides, suicides, escapes, accidental deaths, industrial deaths, felony assaults, missing persons, runaway juveniles, sexual assaults, child molestations, and all firearm discharge- related offenses, including misdemeanors.
Sgt. Mike Burleson
(256) 341-4633
Det. Jordan Pace
(256) 341-4629
Det. Matt Young
(256) 341-4638
Det. Kurt Hamilton
(256) 341-4609
Supervisor:
Sgt. Joe Renshaw
(256) 341-4671
Responsible for investigating crimes 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. William Halbrooks
(256) 341-4664
Inv. Miles Livingston
(256) 341-4674
Inv. Max Sanders
(256) 341-4614
Division Commander:
Capt. Tony Morgan
(256) 341-4657
The management services division is responsible for all divisions related to school resource officers, safety education, volunteer programs, and other extensions of community-related programs.
Supervisor:
Lt. Charles Ward
Supervisor:
Lt. Proncey Robertson
(256) 341-4641
The Homeland Security Unit (HSU) is 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.
Ofc. Mike Hazel
(256) 301-3110
Responsible for serving as the Housing Authority Liaison.
Supervisor:
Sgt. Elliott
(256) 351-7599
Responsible for safety on school campuses and investigation of criminal activity on school campuses.
Ofc. Archuletta
Austinville Elementary School, Woodmeade Elementary School, Frances Nungster Elementary School, Julian Harris Elementary School
Sgt. Atchley
Safety Education
Ofc. Berkowitz
Cedar Ridge Middle School & Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Ofc. Jones
Decatur High School & Special Services
Ofc. Ozbolt
Oak Park Middle School & Eastwood Elementary School
Ofc. Schutt
Austin High School
Ofc. Smiley
Brookhaven Middle School, Somerville Road Elementary School, West Decatur Elementary School
Ofc. Sutherlin
Ben Davis Elementary School, Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School, Banks-Caddell Elementary School, Walter Jackson Elementary School
Division Commander:
Captain Chris Mathews
(256) 341-4859
Emme Long
(256) 341-4653
Annette Davis
(256) 341-4618
The records department organizes and maintains police reports and records, including incident/offense reports and traffic crash reports.
Supervisor:
Sgt. Jeff Clem
(256) 341-4646
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