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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 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 to decreased service capability.
National accreditation committee gives advice for rebuilding Hanceville’s police department
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, also known as CALEA, recommends Hanceville follows its practices and policies to rebuild its police department.
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 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 department.This news comes following the departm
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 chief will be tasked with building a new police department from the
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.
Cullman Co. covers cost of coverage to Hanceville while city rebuilds police department
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry took to the microphone Monday night at the Hanceville City Council meeting to dispel rumors and answer questions from the council and the community. Gentry said as his deputies handle law enforcement in Hanceville,
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 | 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.
Hanceville 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.
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.
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 ...
Hanceville officers plead not guilty to multiple charges, trial dates set
Two Hanceville police officers indicted last month have entered pleas of not guilty and have waived their arraignments, according to court documents.A wife of o ...
Hanceville looking for new police chief
Hanceville’s police department is looking for a new chief of police after the city council voted to suspend its police force and rebuild it after its chief and four officers were indicted after ...
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.
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Meth, heroin and more reported missing in audit of Hanceville Police Department’s evidence room
By Riley Conlon Click here for updates on this story HANCEVILLE, Alabama (WVTM) — Various drugs and at least one handgun were ...
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.