Alabama City Suspends Entire Police Force

Alabama City Suspends Entire Police Force After Sweeping Indictments
The City Council of Hanceville voted to disband its police force and then rebuild it after its chief and four officers were indicted on multiple charges.
Alabama city leaders vote to replace and rebuild troubled police department
An Alabama city is moving to replace and rebuild its entire police department after a grand jury found a “rampant culture of corruption” on the small police force.
Hanceville City Council votes to suspend, rebuild police department
Hanceville City Council members voted Monday evening to suspend the department and immediately begin the search for a new police chief.
Hanceville searching for new chief to rebuild police department
Two weeks after tabling final discussions on the future of its police force, the Hanceville City Council has decided to keep its problematic agency but will start over by rebuilding it from the ground up with a new chief and staff.
Hanceville votes to keep police department, but with major changes ahead
The Hanceville City Council has voted to keep its police department, but with significant changes to its operations and hiring practices, according to ABC 33/40.
Alabama city divided over whether to abolish police department accused of "culture of corruption"
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Hanceville City Council Votes to Suspend, ‘Rebuild’ Police Department | March 10, 2025 | News 19 at 10 p.m.
The Hanceville City Council met Monday night to once again consider the fate of the city's police department. Hanceville City Council Votes to Suspend, ‘Rebuild’ Police Department | March 10, 2025 | News 19 at 10 p.
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The Hanceville City Council on Monday voted unanimously to rebuild the city’s beleaguered police department and hire a new ...
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Rebuilding Hanceville PD: Search begins for new police chief
The city council’s Monday vote to dissolve the department followed a period of intense scrutiny and controversy surrounding the police force.
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Hanceville suspends police department, begins search for new chief
The Hanceville City Council voted Monday night to suspend its police department until a new police chief can be hired. That ...
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Meth, heroin and more reported missing in audit of Hanceville Police Department’s evidence room
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Cullman County sheriff works to ease Hanceville citizens' protection worries
“The sheriff’s department has got us covered with a patrol unit 24/7,” said Hanceville City Councilor Kenneth Cornelius.
Audit reveals missing drugs and firearm from Hanceville police evidence room
A preliminary audit of the Hanceville Police Department's evidence room revealed discrepancies, including missing drugs and a ...
Birmingham homicides, Hanceville police updates: Down in Alabama
Following recent arrests of the Hanceville police chief, four officers and the wife of an officer on corruption charges, the Hanceville City Council voted Monday to hire a new chief and rebuild the ...
Law enforcement leaders say Hanceville PD needs to rebuild trust with the community
Former Birmingham Police Chief, A.C. Roper is providing his insight as the city of Hanceville discusses how to rebuild its police department and regain the community’s trust.