Category: Audits

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Unnamed Officers – Decatur Police Department

Written by CBKN76

A third-party investigation into the Decatur Police Department revealed that officers often made improper arrests, failed to thoroughly investigate civilian complaints, and mishandled evidence, including body-camera footage. The report cited a lack of empathy and transparency within the department. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/4f1005f278298a3335e5e327fda1370f?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Officers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-officers-2/)

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Vance Summers – Decatur Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Officer Summers was involved in the September 2023 fatal shooting of Stephen Perkins during a vehicle repossession. He was present at the scene but did not fire his weapon. Following an internal investigation that found policy violations, Summers was suspended without pay. ([wkrg.com](https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/crippling-to-the-city-perkins-family-files-lawsuit-attorney-names-officers-involved/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Vance Summers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/vance-summers/)

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Joey Williams – Decatur Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Officer Williams participated in the September 2023 incident leading to Stephen Perkins’ death during a vehicle repossession. Although he did not discharge his weapon, Williams was present and was subsequently terminated after an internal investigation revealed policy violations. ([wkrg.com](https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/crippling-to-the-city-perkins-family-files-lawsuit-attorney-names-officers-involved/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Joey Williams](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/joey-williams/)

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Christopher Mukkadam – Decatur Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Officer Mukkadam was involved in the September 2023 incident where Stephen Perkins was fatally shot during a vehicle repossession. While not the officer who fired the fatal shots, Mukkadam was present during the incident. He was among the officers fired following an internal investigation that found policy violations. ([wkrg.com](https://www.wkrg.com/alabama-news/crippling-to-the-city-perkins-family-files-lawsuit-attorney-names-officers-involved/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Christopher […]

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Bailey Marquette – Decatur Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In September 2023, Officer Marquette fatally shot Stephen Perkins outside Perkins’ home during a vehicle repossession incident. Marquette fired nearly 20 rounds, leading to Perkins’ death. This incident sparked significant protests in Decatur. Marquette was subsequently charged with murder and is awaiting trial. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/96d72bc3652a15205fc8cb5724704156?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Bailey Marquette](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/bailey-marquette/)

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Officer Charlie McNichol – Daphne Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In May 1990, Officer McNichol ignored a direct order from Sergeant Walter Gipson to terminate a high-speed pursuit, resulting in four fatalities. This incident led to internal reports and legal actions highlighting misconduct within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Charlie McNichol](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-charlie-mcnichol/)

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Chief Chuck Priest – Crossville Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In 2002, Chief Chuck Priest was involved in a lawsuit following the suicide of inmate Phillip Corley in the Crossville city jail. The lawsuit alleged that Chief Priest failed to implement proper intake, evaluation, and monitoring procedures for arrestees and prisoners, which could have prevented the suicide. The Supreme Court of Alabama ultimately held that […]

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