Create And Track Police Department History
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On May 22, 2022, Sergeant Jeremy Brooks arrived at the scene where Pastor Michael Jennings was watering his neighbor’s flowers. Brooks told Jennings that they had a right to identify him and instructed him to listen and be quiet. Jennings was arrested for obstruction of government operations. The charges were later dropped, and Jennings filed […]
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On May 22, 2022, Officer Justin Gable arrived on the scene where Pastor Michael Jennings was watering his neighbor’s flowers. Despite Jennings’ explanations, Gable assisted in detaining and arresting him for obstruction of government operations. The charges were subsequently dropped, and Jennings filed a federal lawsuit alleging violations of his constitutional rights, including unlawful arrest […]
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On May 22, 2022, Officer Christopher Smith arrested Pastor Michael Jennings, a Black man, while he was watering his neighbor’s flowers. Jennings identified himself and explained his presence, but Smith insisted on identification. Jennings refused, leading to his arrest for obstruction of government operations. The charges were later dropped, and Jennings filed a federal lawsuit […]
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Interim Police Chief Tommie McDuffie was suspended for three days in December 2023 for violating the city’s social media activity policy. McDuffie posted inappropriate videos on TikTok while in his office and wearing his uniform. He issued a public apology, expressing deep regret for his behavior and assuring it would not happen again. ## Officer […]
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Former Officer Joseph Michael Hand was involved in a fatal car accident on January 10, 2021, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Kenya Reed. Hand’s patrol vehicle collided with Reed’s car while traveling at 95 mph in a 30 mph zone. The Reed family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Hand and the city in July […]
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Former Police Chief Keith Miller was terminated in June 2023 after serving just over a year. He filed a lawsuit against the city and mayor in April 2024, alleging breach of contract and lack of due process in his firing. Miller claims he was given no notice about possible conduct issues prior to his termination. […]
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Officer Nikki Dale Inman is listed on the Brady List for the Cherokee Police Department in Alabama. The Brady List includes officers with known issues of misconduct, decertification, public complaints, use-of-force reports, and citizen reports. Specific details regarding the nature of Officer Inman’s misconduct are not publicly disclosed. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Nikki Dale […]
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Despite extensive research, no specific records of misconduct, disciplinary actions, or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Chatom Police Department in Alabama were found within the past 10 years. ## Officer Forum Links: – [No individual officer misconduct records found](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/no-individual-officer-misconduct-records-found-3/)
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On August 17, 2023, Officer Shirley was placed on administrative leave following a physical altercation with Latrivia Lashae Crews during an arrest. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigated the incident to determine if proper police procedures were followed. On January 31, 2024, a Bibb County Grand Jury indicted Crews on multiple charges, including Assault 2nd […]
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Officer Shane Butler, a K-9 officer at the Cedar Bluff Police Department, was implicated in a lawsuit alleging involvement in planting drugs on drivers. On January 25, 2023, Butler reportedly arrived at a traffic stop initiated by Officer Michael Kilgore, where drugs were allegedly planted in the vehicle of William Sidney Blevins. Butler’s actions during […]
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As police chief from 2009 to 2017, Hawsey was implicated in a lawsuit alleging the establishment of speed traps and the imposition of a $500 impound fee on vehicles during drug-related arrests without due process. The suit also claimed illegal confiscation of cash and property without following state forfeiture laws. Hawsey resigned in February 2017 […]
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As of March 19, 2025, no specific records of misconduct, disciplinary actions, or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Carrollton Police Department in Alabama have been identified in publicly available sources. ## Officer Forum Links: – [No individual officer misconduct records found](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/no-individual-officer-misconduct-records-found-2/)
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In 2012, Chief Heath Allred was removed from his position without a pre-termination hearing, allegedly due to his wife’s candidacy against Mayor James Richardson. Allred filed a lawsuit claiming violation of procedural due process rights. The court found that Allred had a continued interest in his employment and that his immediate removal without a hearing […]
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In 2014, Chief Finley was fired after 22 years of service. In 2015, he filed a lawsuit against the Town of Camp Hill, alleging wrongful termination and due process violations, claiming he was dismissed without a pre-termination hearing. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/finley-v-town-of-camp-hill-ala-corp?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Roosevelt Finley](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/roosevelt-finley/)
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In 2018, former Chief Finley was indicted on seven counts of ethics violations, including misusing government funds for personal gain. Allegations included profiting from the sale of a personal vehicle on a government-only website and receiving a $2,500 check from the Camp Hill Police Department Narcotics for the sale of jewelry. ([fox5atlanta.com](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/former-alabama-police-chief-indicted-on-ethics-violations?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum […]