From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Marion has a new history making police chief — to lead its police department. Former Pine Hill Police Chief Nikisha Gailes took over as Marion’s top cop last week after the city’s former chief Kendrick Howell — left to become the chief of Police in Eutaw. Gailes brings over thirty years of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Hayneville police investigator is speaking out — after she finds herself caught in the middle of an ongoing dispute — between the chief of police — and a municipal judge. Investigator Deardra Pinkett is raising concerns about the conduct of Hayneville police chief Kelvin Mitchell. “I just want the public to know what’s going…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss a host of issues. Included in the discussion was how the mayor decided on his choice for police chief, how the Inland Port will impact the city and how soon, how he intends to spur development in West Montgomery and what message the development of the Shady…
Montgomery residents are looking for the next police chief to be involved in the community while also being tough on crime to lower crime rates.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Friday was the first full day on the job for Selma’s new police chief. However Chief Kenta Fulford officially took the reigns of the police department after swearing in ceremony Thursday. Fulford was appointed police chief by the Selma City Council last month. He says recruiting and retaining officers — and community policing — will…
Friday was the first full day on the job for Selma’s new police chief, Kenta Fulford. He officially took the reigns of the police department after a swearing in ceremony Thursday: “Just excited and ready to go to work.” Fulford said. The new top cop was appointed police chief by the Selma City Council last month. Retired Selma Police Lt….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The search to find a permanent new police chief to lead the Selma Police Department — continues to move forward. City council President Corey Bowie said the search committee is looking to cut the list of candidates in half during the upcoming interview process. “Yeah, we’re making progress to appoint the next leader of the…
The search to find a permanent new police chief to lead the Selma Police Department continues to move forward.\ Six applicants have applied for the job. City leaders plan to interview the applicants next week. **We’ll continue to update this story more details.** Categories: News Tags: police chief, search, selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom– City officials in Selma are beginning to amp up the process of finding new chiefs to head up the fire and police departments. Council president Corey Bowie says Selma should have a new fire chief in place — by the end of August. Former Fire Chief Toney Stephens resigned suddenly back in April after nearly…
Following a weekend homicide, Montgomery’s mayor and police chief are once again speaking out on violence in the city. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and Police Chief Ernest Finley sat down with media to talk about the city’s most recent crime statistics – and they are once again telling Montgomery residents that their crime initiatives are working. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, weighed…
