Create And Track Police Department History
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In July 2012, former Anniston police officer Fred Boyd was arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder following two shootings in Saks and Hobson City, Alabama. Boyd had resigned from the department in August 2011 after a 17-year career, during which he filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging racial […]
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In June 2015, Lieutenant Josh Doggrell was terminated from the Anniston Police Department after the Southern Poverty Law Center revealed his association with the League of the South, a neo-Confederate group advocating for a second secession and a white-dominated nation. Doggrell had addressed the group’s annual gathering in 2013, expressing views that aligned with the […]
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On February 23, 2024, Officer John Gary Barton responded to a noise complaint at the residence of Twyla Stallworth. After Stallworth refused to provide identification within her own home, Barton allegedly assaulted her son, entered the home without consent, and arrested Stallworth on charges of obstruction, resisting arrest, and attempting to elude. The charges were […]
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Officer William Collins is listed on the Brady List for the Altoona Police Department, indicating involvement in misconduct. Specific details about the nature of the misconduct, dates, and disciplinary actions are not publicly disclosed. ([giglio-bradylist.com](https://giglio-bradylist.com/alabama/altoona-police-department?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [William Collins](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/william-collins/)
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In 2015, Officer Maness was involved in a fatal shooting that led to a lawsuit alleging excessive force and a failure to train officers properly. The case highlighted concerns about the department’s use of lethal force. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/burns-v-city-of-alexander-city-1?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Maness](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-maness/)
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In 2015, Chief Robinson was named in a lawsuit alleging the operation of a ‘debtors’ prison’ in Alexander City, where individuals unable to pay fines were jailed without consideration of their ability to pay, violating constitutional rights. ([splcenter.org](https://www.splcenter.org/resources/stories/splc-lawsuit-alabama-city-operating-debtors-prison/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Chief Willie Robinson](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/chief-willie-robinson/)
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In 1999, Officer Truitt participated in a pursuit where he fired his weapon at a suspect’s tires during a high-speed chase. The suspect was subsequently shot and injured, leading to allegations of excessive force. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp2/45/1295/2498375/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Truitt](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-truitt/)
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In 1999, Officer Whetstone was involved in a high-speed chase where he fired his weapon at a suspect’s vehicle, resulting in the suspect being shot in the hip. The incident raised concerns about the use of excessive force. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp2/45/1295/2498375/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Whetstone](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-whetstone/)
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In May 2013, Officer Middlebrooks was recorded advising a black resident, Vincent Bias, to kill another black man and stage it as self-defense. The city settled a lawsuit with Bias for $35,000. Middlebrooks was disciplined but retained his position. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/aug/04/alabama-police-officer-murder-black-man-self-defense?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Troy Middlebrooks](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-troy-middlebrooks/)
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In 2011, Officer Shipp was involved in the fatal shooting of Chris Jones during a police pursuit. Shipp fired multiple shots at Jones through the windshield of his patrol car. A lawsuit alleged excessive use of force, but the court granted summary judgment in favor of Shipp, determining that his actions were objectively reasonable given […]
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In 2011, Officer Maher was involved in a fatal shooting of Chris Jones during a police pursuit. Maher fired multiple shots at Jones, who was in his vehicle, resulting in Jones’s death. A lawsuit was filed alleging excessive use of force, but the court granted summary judgment in favor of Maher, concluding that his actions […]
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As Police Chief, Oliver allegedly enforced a non-fraternization policy selectively, leading to the forced resignation of Leonard and Rebecca Hicks in 2009. The couple, a biracial pair, claimed racial discrimination, noting that similar relationships among Caucasian employees did not result in termination. They filed a lawsuit in 2011 alleging a racially hostile work environment and […]
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Jailer Beth Money punched a Black female inmate in the face during an incident. Instead of facing disciplinary action, Lieutenant Shaw and Officer Chad Garganus reviewed the incident footage and referred to her as ‘Rocky,’ indicating a lack of appropriate response to the misconduct. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Beth Money](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/beth-money/)
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Dispatcher Lisa Clifton was involved in a September 2020 incident where excessive force was used on a restrained inmate. While specific disciplinary actions against her are not detailed, it is noted that she was the only white employee involved and was treated more favorably compared to her Black colleagues who were terminated. ## Officer Forum […]
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Lieutenant Chris Shaw has been implicated in multiple incidents of misconduct. In May 2020, he made sexually disparaging comments towards Officer Poythress, stating he ‘walks like a faggot.’ Additionally, Shaw exhibited racially discriminatory behavior, including differential treatment of officers based on race and making derogatory comments. He also failed to address misconduct by white officers, […]