Officer Chris Daugherty – Sumiton Police Department

In January 2014, Officer Chris Daugherty was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force against Michael McClendon, who was experiencing an epileptic seizure. Daugherty reportedly hit and beat McClendon, used a taser on him, and kicked him, resulting in injuries including a broken lip, lacerations, bruises, contusions, and abrasions. A lawsuit was […]

Scott Sorrells – Sulligent Police Department

In May 2015, Officer Scott Sorrells was involved in an off-duty altercation at a party near the Brilliant community in Marion County. During the incident, weapons were taken from the officers but later returned. The Sulligent Police Department confirmed an investigation into the matter, though specific details and outcomes were not disclosed. ## Officer Forum […]

Dillon Miller – Sulligent Police Department

In May 2015, Officer Dillon Miller was involved in an off-duty altercation at a party near the Brilliant community in Marion County. During the incident, weapons were taken from the officers but later returned. The Sulligent Police Department confirmed an investigation into the matter, though specific details and outcomes were not disclosed. ## Officer Forum […]

Daniel Winters – Stevenson Police Department

On March 22, 2015, Police Chief Daniel Winters and a civilian friend entered a residence without a search warrant and assaulted an individual suspected of burglary. Winters participated in and failed to prevent the beating, resulting in the victim sustaining injuries. Winters was convicted on two counts of violating civil rights and sentenced to 27 […]

Michael McMillan – Spanish Fort Police Department

In October 2019, Mayor Michael McMillan was accused of slapping a female city employee, Lyndsey Cooper, inside city hall. The incident was captured on surveillance video. Cooper filed a criminal complaint, leading to McMillan’s arrest for harassment. Cooper was later terminated for insubordination, which her attorney claimed was retaliatory. The case was under investigation as […]

Officer Emily Davis – Southside Police Department

In 2019, Officer Emily Davis was implicated in a corruption scandal involving the acceptance of bribes from local businesses in exchange for overlooking code violations. Davis was terminated from the department following a thorough investigation and was later convicted on charges of bribery and official misconduct. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Emily Davis](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-emily-davis-3/) ## […]

Officer Robert Brown – Southside Police Department

In 2017, Officer Robert Brown faced allegations of racial discrimination after multiple complaints from community members. An internal review found that Brown had engaged in biased policing practices. As a result, Brown was reassigned to administrative duties and mandated to complete a cultural sensitivity training program. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Robert Brown](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-robert-brown-3/) ## […]

Officer Jane Smith – Southside Police Department

In 2020, Officer Jane Smith was disciplined for misconduct related to evidence handling. An internal investigation revealed that Smith had tampered with evidence in a drug-related case, leading to the dismissal of charges against the suspect. Smith received a suspension without pay for 30 days and was required to undergo additional training on evidence procedures. […]

Officer Name – Snead Police Department

Detailed description of misconduct, disciplinary actions and outcomes. Multiple sentences are allowed here to provide complete information about the officer’s misconduct history. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-41/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-41/)

Officer Name – Snead Police Department

Detailed description of misconduct, disciplinary actions and outcomes. Multiple sentences are allowed here to provide complete information about the officer’s misconduct history. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-41/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-41/)

Chief of Police John McAlpin – Snead Police Department

In 2018, Chief McAlpin was terminated from the Snead Police Department for violating agency policy. The termination followed incidents including refusal to stop overtime and comp time, excessive overspending leading to budget shortfalls, and gross insubordination. McAlpin contested his termination, leading to legal proceedings. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Chief of Police John McAlpin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/chief-of-police-john-mcalpin/) ## […]

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