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 rebuild scandal-scarred police department, begin search for new chief
The Hanceville City Council on Monday voted unanimously to rebuild the city’s beleaguered police department and hire a new chief in the wake of indictments handed down against the top cop and four officers.
Hanceville leaders vote to 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
Alabama city divided over whether to abolish police department accused of “culture of corruption”
A small Alabama city has been roiled by accusations that the local police department has a “rampant culture of corruption.”
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.
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.
All Hanceville Police Department staff terminated, according to letter from mayor
In a significant development, Mayor Jim Sawyer has announced a reduction in force for the Hanceville Police Department, due ...
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Hanceville Mayor fires remainder of police department
Hanceville Mayor Jimmy Sawyer has fired the remainder of the police department, a letter obtained by News 19 says.
All remaining Hanceville police officers, employees relieved of duties
If the police department is begun again, any available jobs will be posted and you may apply according to the requirements.
Hanceville opens applications for new police chief following department scandal
The Hanceville Police Department announced they will be accepting applications for a new police chief of their ...
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Hanceville Police Department suspended, search for new police chief to begin
An audit reveals several missing items, including drugs and a firearm, from the Hanceville Police Department's evidence room.
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Preliminary findings from audit of Hanceville Police Department's evidence room made public
Five Hanceville Police officers and one of their spouses face charges following an investigation into the overdose death of a ...