Former Officer Rene Helton filed an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint in August 2024, alleging she was terminated after refusing sexual advances from Police Chief Darryl Albert. Internal documents revealed that prior to her termination, Helton had been investigated for multiple incidents, including making false allegations against superior officers. While her claims against Chief Albert […]
Former Police Chief Ernest Finley filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Montgomery and Mayor Steven Reed in March 2023, alleging a conspiracy to force his resignation through false complaints and ethics violations. Finley claimed that he was targeted for enforcing civil rights laws and promoting officers equitably, regardless of race or gender. The […]
In December 2020, Officer Jeremy D. Harrison was charged with violating the department’s off-duty employment policy by serving as a courtesy officer without residing on the properties. Investigations showed that Harrison had earned $51,306.50 from unauthorized off-duty work at the Estates at Northampton. He was subsequently suspended for 20 days, demoted, and prohibited from off-duty […]
Officer Earl Stanley Ware Jr. faced charges in December 2020 for violating the department’s off-duty employment policy by acting as a courtesy officer without living on the properties he served. It was found that Ware had earned $52,055.50 from unauthorized off-duty work at the Estates at Northampton. Consequently, he was suspended for 20 days, demoted, […]
In December 2020, Officer Marcus Webster was charged with violating the Montgomery Police Department’s off-duty employment policy by presenting himself as a courtesy officer without residing on the properties he served. Investigations revealed that Webster had earned $43,560.00 from unauthorized off-duty work at Woods RV Park and Eagle Landing. As a result, he was suspended […]
In October 2005, Officer David Webb impounded Jamie Burt’s vehicle after citing her for driving without a license, no insurance, and a seat belt violation. Despite her requests for assistance, Webb left her stranded at a service station. Approximately 45 minutes later, Burt was abducted at gunpoint and raped. She filed a lawsuit against Webb […]
In 2009, Officer Jobe was involved in an incident where he discharged his taser multiple times over a period of 32 seconds on an armed, non-compliant suspect. The suspect alleged excessive force, but the court concluded that Jobe’s actions were reasonable under the circumstances. No disciplinary action was taken against Officer Jobe. ## Officer Forum […]
Former Chief Paul Prine was accused in a city report published in April 2024 of fostering a culture of excessive force and discrimination within the department, particularly affecting the Black community. The report cited his ‘autocratic demeanor’ as influencing officer interactions. Prine was placed on administrative leave and subsequently fired on April 30, 2024, after […]
In September 2013, Police Chief Charles White was suspended for three days without pay by Mayor Icie Wriley for gross insubordination. The suspension was due to multiple breaches of protocol, including allowing an uncertified officer from a neighboring town to patrol Millport and conduct roadblocks, and having unauthorized individuals in his police vehicle while on […]
In 1997, Officer Norman Todd reported that Mayor Al Kelley had been driving under the influence and had requested rides home from officers due to his inebriation. Todd alleged that his termination was in retaliation for these reports. The court documents detail Todd’s claims of wrongful discharge and retaliation. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-civil/2000/2981142-0.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
In 1997, Officer Norman Todd reported that Mayor Al Kelley had been driving under the influence and had requested rides home from officers due to his inebriation. Todd alleged that his termination was in retaliation for these reports. The court documents detail Todd’s claims of wrongful discharge and retaliation. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-civil/2000/2981142-0.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
In 1997, Officer Norman Todd reported that Mayor Al Kelley had been driving under the influence and had requested rides home from officers due to his inebriation. Todd alleged that his termination was in retaliation for these reports. The court documents detail Todd’s claims of wrongful discharge and retaliation. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-civil/2000/2981142-0.html?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
Former Police Chief Jimmy Singleton filed a lawsuit against Midland City in December 2023, alleging the city refused to pay him overtime for over 2,000 hours worked. He claimed that despite multiple complaints, the mayor agreed to change his contract to hourly pay with overtime only after 50 hours per week. Singleton was terminated in […]