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4 months ago

Public commenter urges Decatur council to clarify police employment due process after officer-involved shootings At the Nov. 17 work session, Lisa Bradley urged the council to adopt clearer disciplinary and due-process procedures at the Decatur Police Department after repeated shootings, saying the community needs compassion and clear rules for employment actions.

Lisa Bradley's emotional plea for transparency and compassion in police employment procedures is sparking urgent conversations in Decatur—will the council take action?

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7 months ago

Former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette turns to Alabama Supreme Court asking for murder case to be thrown out DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Former Decatur Police Officer Mac Marquette has filed an appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court. This filing comes just under two weeks after the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied his request to toss his murder charge. He has also requested that oral arguments be held as part of this appeal [...]

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8 months ago

Decatur police chief implements leadership classes for officers When Decatur Police Chief Torry Mack was sworn in on June 2, he vowed to restructure the police department, and he said that starts with additional training.

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8 months ago

Decatur Police arrest man for third-degree burglary The Decatur Police Department arrested a man for third-degree burglary on Monday.

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9 months ago

Stisher is set for the job as Deputy Police Chief Decatur Police Chief Torry Mack called his new Deputy Chief Eric Stisher a diamond in the rough when they first met back in 1989. 

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9 months ago

New Decatur Police Chief wants to bridge gap between department and community Just eight days after being sworn in as Decatur's new police chief, Torry Mack is speaking about taking on this new role.

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9 months ago

Decatur Police use radio transmitting bracelet to locate lost or missing individuals Decatur Police Department wants to remind the community of a resource they offer. It's known as Project Lifesaver.

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9 months ago

Torry Mack sworn in as Decatur Police Chief The City of Decatur is celebrating the swearing-in ceremony for its new police chief, Torry Mack.

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10 months ago

Decatur Police: Juvenile killed in fiery wreck Saturday The Decatur Police Department said a juvenile was killed in a wreck Saturday evening.

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10 months ago

Decatur Police searching for 5 people involved in check-cashing scheme The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's help finding five people involved in a check-cashing scheme that has impacted local businesses.

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10 months ago

Two men charged with theft of property by Decatur Police Two men were charged with theft of property by the Decatur Police Department.

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10 months ago

Torry Mack accepts position as Decatur Police Chief According to Decatur city leaders, Captain Torry Mack has accepted the police chief position with the Decatur Police Department.

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10 months ago

Decatur Police asking for help identifying two in theft investigation The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two people as part of a theft investigation.

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11 months ago

Decatur Police looking for missing 16-year-old The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 16-year-old girl.

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11 months ago

Decatur Police arrest man for burglary The Decatur Police Department says a man was arrested for a burglary that happened in January.

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11 months ago

DPD speaks on videos of Tuesday arrest circulating on social media, releases bodycam video The Decatur Police Department has spoken out regarding videos circulating on social media of a Tuesday arrest.

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11 months ago

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11 months ago

Decatur Police searching for missing teen The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen.

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11 months ago

Decatur Police looking for missing woman The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman who was last seen on Tuesday.

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1 year ago

Decatur Police Department earns Texas law enforcement accreditation Decatur Police Department receives Texas Police Chiefs Association accreditation for law enforcement best practices.

The Decatur Police Department has proudly earned prestigious accreditation, showcasing their unwavering commitment to excellence in law enforcement and community safety.

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1 year ago

Decatur Police say woman's trail marker hit by vehicle, investigating damage to Old Town marker The Decatur Police Department says it is investigating after two historical markers were damaged recently in Decatur.

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1 year ago

Decatur Police searching for woman last seen leaving medical center The Decatur Police Department is searching for a woman who was last seen leaving Parkway Medical Center.

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1 year ago

Decatur residents confront police accountability amid claims of systemic racism Community discusses concerns over police misconduct and complaint filing procedures during council meeting

Decatur residents are demanding accountability as allegations of systemic racism in police practices take center stage at a city council meeting.

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1 year ago

Decatur council members demand transparency as report reveals police misconduct concerns City council discusses transparency and oversight in response to police misconduct report findings.

Decatur City Council is under fire for its opaque handling of police misconduct reports, sparking urgent calls for transparency and reform.

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1 year ago

Decatur council debates police conduct report amid concerns of cultural issues and accountability Council debates police conduct, cultural issues, and report timeline amid concerns over accountability.

The Decatur City Council is probing deep into police conduct, questioning whether troubling patterns of behavior indicate a larger cultural crisis within the department.

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