Departments 
Police Department
Police Department 
Departments & Contact Information
| Emergency Calls | 911 |
| Main Number | (256) 341-4600 |
| For a description of what a particular department handles as well as contact within the department, please click on the department name for more information. | |
| Chief of Police | (256) 341-4602 |
| Internal Affairs | (256) 341-4606 |
| Criminal Investigation Division | (256) 341-4650 |
| Jail | (256) 341-4610 |
| Patrol Division | (256) 341-4660 |
| Records | (256) 341-4620 |
| Traffic Lieutenant | (256) 341-4630 |
| Warrant Unit | |
| Unit Supervisor | (256) 341-4843 |
| Warrant Officers | (256) 341-4604 |
Chief of Police
 Kenneth Collier - (256) 341-4602 |
Internal Affairs
 Supervisor: Capt. Dwight Hale - (256) 341-4606 |
| The Internal Affairs Division is responsible for accepting complaints regarding allegations of misconduct that violate department policy and procedures or criminal activity involving officers of the Department. |
Operations Division
 Maj. Ed Taylor - (256) 341-4623 |
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 PATROL DIVISIONDivision Commander: Capt. Chris Mathews - (256) 341-4859 |
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| The patrol division provides the first contact between the police department and the citizens of Decatur. Patrol is responsible for responding to calls for service ranging from minor reports to felony crimes in progress. Patrol officers initiate criminal investigations and complete reports to be used by investigators for felony prosecutions. Patrol officers also proactively patrol areas to maintain a visible police presence to reduce the opportunity for criminals to commit crimes. |
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D SHIFTCriminal Investigation Division (CID)
 Criminal Investigation Division (CID)Division Commander: Capt. Nadis E. Carlisle, II - (256) 341-4635 |
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 Detective Unit Assignments & Phone NumbersChief of Detectives: Lt. Larry Russell - (256) 341-4601 * – Asterisks indicate 2nd-shift |
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 Crime Scene Unit (CSU) - (256) 341-4648Supervisor: Sgt. Rick Archer* - (256) 341-4647 |
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| Responsible for detection, collection, packaging, transportation, processing, and preservation of evidence relating to felony crimes. The CSU testify in court, instruct classes, attend and photograph autopsies, and maintain equipment in a state of readiness. |
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 Domestic Violence Unit (DVU)Supervisor: Sgt. Steve Clark - (256) 341-4655 |
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| Responsible for investigating acts as well as threats of physical and emotional violence involving intimate or former partners, relatives, or present or former household members. The DVU assists victims in recognizing immediate and long-term health, social, and economic consequences of remaining in abusive relationships. | |
 Property Crimes Unit (PCU)Supervisor: Sgt. Denise Stanley - (256) 341- 4644 |
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| Responsible for investigating felony crimes against property to include burglaries, thefts, arsons, B&E Auto, auto thefts, and criminal mischief cases. This unit is also responsible for fraud and forgery related financial crimes relating to checks, credit cards, identity thefts, embezzlement, commercial thefts involving employees, counterfeiting, and computer crimes. |
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| Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) Supervisor: Sgt. Rick Archer* - (256) 341-4647 |
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| Responsible for investigating robberies, kidnappings, stalkings, homicides, suicides, escapes, accidental deaths, industrial deaths, felony assaults, missing persons, runaway juveniles, sexual assualts, child molestations, and all firearm discharge- related offenses, including misdemeanors. |
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 Special Operations Assignments & Phone NumbersSpecial Operations Commander: Lt. Terry White - (256) 341-4667 * – Asterisks indicate 2nd-shift |
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 Anti-Crimes Unit (ACU) Supervisor: Sgt. Mike Cowart - (256) 341-4671 |
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| The uniformed branch of CID is responsible for assisting narcotic officers in arresting street dealers and shutting down drug houses. ACU may also assist the Detective Unit in targeting specific areas, criminals, hours of operation, time frames, or types of crimes as necessary to accomplish the specific mission. ACU also conducts saturation patrols/arrests at the request of other units, citizens, agencies, and businesses. |
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 Canine Unit (K-9) Ofc. Kyle Shelton & Bear - (256) 341-4615 |
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 Organized Crime Unit (OCU) Supervisor: Sgt. Jeff Rippen - (256) 341-4672 |
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| Responsible for investigating organized criminal conspiracies involving illegal drug, gambling, prostitution, money laundering, and associated type crimes. The unit also runs undercover operations to combat sales of alcohols to minors and murder-for-hire. The unit works closely with state and federally sponsored task forces. |
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 Homeland Security Unit (HSU) Supervisor: Sgt. Proncey Robertson - (256) 341-4641 |
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| Responsible for coordinating efforts of emergency first responders such as law enforcement, fire fighters, and emergency medical personnel. These efforts are designed to enhance the department's ability to prevent, recover, and respond safely and effectively to threats or acts of terrorism. Note: This unit is now assigned to the Office of the Chief of Police. | |
TRAFFIC DIVISION
 Traffic divisionDivision Commander: Lt. Mike Woods - (256) 341-4630 |
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| The traffic division is responsible for investigating motor vehicle crashes and traffic homicides in the city limits of Decatur. In addition, traffic officers perform motor carrier safety inspections and child safety seat installations. The traffic division also attempts to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes through the use of radar details and safety checkpoints. |
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 CRIME PREVENTION UNITSupervisor: Sgt. John Martin - (256) 552-3984 |
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| SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS Supervisor: Sgt. John Martin - (256) 552-3984 |
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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
 Administration DivisionDivision Commander: Capt. Vince Baer – (256) 341-4657 |
 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERLt. Jonathan Green - (256) 341-4609 |
| RECORDS DEPARTMENT (256) 341-4622 |
| The records department organizes and maintains police reports and records, including incident/offense reports and traffic crash reports. |
 DECATUR CITY JAILBooking Desk - (256) 341-4610 Supervisor: Lt. Dennis Hughes - (256) 341-4843 |
| WARRANT UNIT Supervisor: Lt. Dennis Hughes - (256) 341-4843 |
| This unit is responsible for serving summons complaints and warrants in the city of Decatur. In addition, the unit provides security for Decatur Municipal Court. |
 TRAINING UNITSupervisor: Lt. Roger Huntzinger - (256) 341-4661 |
