Create And Track Police Department History
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On September 19, 2019, Officer Anthony and three unidentified officers arrested an individual for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and a traffic violation. The arrestee alleged that the officers illegally seized his lawfully possessed handgun and ammunition, withheld the property for over a year and a half after the charges were dismissed, and physically assaulted him, […]
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In a deposition, it was revealed that Officer Jackson was involved in an incident where he assaulted a younger white officer and was not disciplined for his actions. This incident was cited as an example of alleged disciplinary disparities within the Prichard Police Department, where African-American officers were purportedly disciplined less harshly than white officers. […]
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In May 2000, two former girlfriends brought harassment charges against Chief of Police Doyle Hammonds. On October 15, 2001, he pleaded guilty to two counts of ‘harassing communications.’ Subsequently, on November 15, 2001, the Priceville town council voted 4-2 to remove him from his position. Hammonds contested his termination, but a Morgan County judge upheld […]
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Officer Gentry, along with Officer Emmanuel, was involved in the tasering of a suspect, Gilliam, leading to his death. The incident raised questions about the use of excessive force and resulted in legal action against the department. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/gilliam-ex-rel-waldroup-v-city-of-prattville?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Gentry](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/gentry/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Gentry](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/gentry/)
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Officer Emmanuel, along with Officer Gentry, was involved in the tasering of a suspect, Gilliam, leading to his death. The incident raised questions about the use of excessive force and resulted in legal action against the department. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/gilliam-ex-rel-waldroup-v-city-of-prattville?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Emmanuel](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/emmanuel/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Emmanuel](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/emmanuel/)
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Chief of Police Alfred Wadsworth was implicated in a lawsuit alleging a failure to supervise and discipline officers, including Ronald Davis, leading to constitutional violations. The lawsuit highlighted inadequate record-keeping and oversight of officer conduct. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/harris-v-city-of-prattville?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Alfred Wadsworth](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/alfred-wadsworth/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Alfred Wadsworth](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/alfred-wadsworth/)
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On June 8, 2006, Officer Ronald Davis responded to a domestic disturbance call. During the incident, he forcibly entered the residence of Kelli Harris, threw her to the floor, and struck her repeatedly, resulting in head injuries, a dislocated shoulder, and a broken ankle. Davis was involved in a lawsuit alleging excessive force and misconduct. […]
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Officer A.A. Shanks was present during the June 8, 2006, incident involving Officer Ronald Davis and Kelli Harris. Shanks assisted in handcuffing Harris after she was allegedly assaulted by Davis. Shanks’s involvement was noted in the lawsuit concerning the use of excessive force. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/harris-v-city-of-prattville?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [A.A. Shanks](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/a-a-shanks/) ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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Officer David Lyn Bowden was decertified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) due to misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct, dates of incidents, and any disciplinary actions or outcomes are not publicly available. ([prisonlegalnews.org](https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/publications/alabama-police-officer-decertification/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [David Lyn Bowden](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/david-lyn-bowden/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [David […]
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In November 2012, Officer Ken Qualls issued a $2,500 ticket to a mother after her 3-year-old son urinated in their front yard. The incident drew significant public attention and criticism. Following an internal review, both the mayor and police chief stated that Officer Qualls should have exercised better judgment. He was suspended on November 13, […]
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including internal affairs investigations ## Officer Forum Links: – [it's important to note that police accountability and oversight in Alabama involve various measures](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/its-important-to-note-that-police-accountability-and-oversight-in-alabama-involve-various-measures/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [it's important to note that police accountability and oversight in Alabama involve various measures](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/its-important-to-note-that-police-accountability-and-oversight-in-alabama-involve-various-measures/)
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or lawsuits within the past 10 years. Information on such incidents is often limited due to privacy laws and the size of the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-34/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-34/)
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In February 2018, Officer Kennedy was arrested and charged with first-degree rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in his custody. The incident occurred when Kennedy arrested a woman for shoplifting, and during transport to the jail, he allegedly stopped at a location off Highway 431 and raped her while she was handcuffed. Kennedy was […]
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In May 2011, Officer Jones arrested Ms. Carver based on a warrant for the illegal purchase of pseudoephedrine. Ms. Carver alleged that the arrest was unlawful and that Officer Jones used excessive force by applying handcuffs too tightly. The court found that Officer Jones acted within his authority and that the force used was de […]