including the disciplinary process for officers accused of misconduct. This process typically involves an internal investigation – I did find information on police accountability and oversight in Alabama

determination of charges ## Officer Forum Links: – [including the disciplinary process for officers accused of misconduct. This process typically involves an internal investigation](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/including-the-disciplinary-process-for-officers-accused-of-misconduct-this-process-typically-involves-an-internal-investigation/)

Blake Hicks – Elmore County Sheriff’s Office

On March 5, 2022, former deputy Blake Hicks used excessive force during the arrest of Tristen Quinn. Hicks punched and kicked Quinn in the head while Quinn was handcuffed and lying on the ground, resulting in a broken cheekbone, concussion, and lacerations. Hicks was indicted on federal charges for deprivation of rights under color of […]

Joshua Davidson – Dallas County Sheriff’s Office

On January 30, 2020, while on duty as a Dallas County deputy sheriff, Joshua Davidson placed a woman in custody and drove her to a desolate location where he forced her to perform oral sex against her will. The victim reported the assault immediately, fearing that Davidson would shoot her if she did not cooperate. […]

Unnamed Deputy – Colbert County Sheriff’s Office

On January 31, 2020, an unnamed deputy arrested Jamie Johnson without verifying his identity, leading to Johnson’s wrongful detention. The deputy failed to follow proper procedures to confirm Johnson’s identity before the arrest. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/alabama/alndce/3%3A2020cv01923/175790/46/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Deputy](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-deputy/)

Unnamed Officers – Sheffield Police Department

In 2021, Marvin Long filed a lawsuit against the Sheffield Police Department after an incident where officers followed him to his house, dragged him down his porch steps, and sicced a police K9 on him as he screamed for help. Long was unarmed during the incident. ([rocketcitynow.com](https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/state/local-sheriff-asks-fbi-to-investigate-death-of-black-man-found-hanging-in-alabama-though-suicide-still-suspected/525-9dd9f8f2-5225-4f7d-80a0-bb78614bd0f4?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Officers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-officers/)

Unnamed Officers – Sheffield Police Department

In February 2024, Dennoriss Richardson filed a federal lawsuit against several Sheffield police officers, including former Lt. Max Dotson, alleging that while detained in the Sheffield City Jail from November 30 to December 1, 2022, he was beaten, strapped in a restraint chair for hours, tased, and sprayed with mace in his cell. Richardson was […]

Max Dotson – Sheffield Police Department

Former Lieutenant Max Dotson was convicted of assault, menacing, and reckless endangerment following an off-duty incident in December 2022, where he was caught on surveillance footage punching and pulling a gun on a Black man at a liquor store. He was fired from the department after his conviction. ([rocketcitynow.com](https://www.rocketcitynow.com/article/news/state/local-sheriff-asks-fbi-to-investigate-death-of-black-man-found-hanging-in-alabama-though-suicide-still-suspected/525-9dd9f8f2-5225-4f7d-80a0-bb78614bd0f4?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Max […]

Eric Puryear – Colbert County Sheriff’s Office

In 2022, former deputy Eric Puryear was involved in two incidents of excessive force. The first occurred on February 23, and the second on December 17. After an internal investigation, Puryear was indicted for second-degree assault and subsequently terminated from his position in January 2023. ([whnt.com](https://whnt.com/news/shoals/former-colbert-county-deputy-indicted-for-assault/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Eric Puryear](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/eric-puryear/)

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