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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) 341-4859 |
| Criminal Investigation Division | (256) 341-4650 |
| Jail | (256) 341-4610 |
| Patrol Division | (256) 341-4660 |
| Records | (256) 341-4620 |
| Traffic Lieutenant | (256) 341-4661 |
| Warrant Unit | |
| Unit Supervisor | (256) 341-4667 |
| Warrant Officers | (256) 341-4604 |
Chief of Police
 Ed Taylor - (256) 341-4602 |
Internal Affairs
 Supervisor: Capt. Chris Matthews - (256) 341-4859 |
| 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
| Commander - (256) 341-4606 | |
 PATROL DIVISIONDivision Commander: Capt. Jimmy Hood - (256) 341-4606 |
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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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 Crimes
Against Property & Financial CrimesCommander: Lt. Larry Russell - (256) 341-4601 * – Asterisk indicates 2nd-shift |
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 Property Crimes Unit (PCU)Supervisor: Sgt. Chris Delgado - (256) 341-4668 |
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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. |
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| Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) Supervisor: Sgt. Chris Delgado - (256) 341-4668 |
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| 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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 Crimes
Against Persons, Crime Scene & Domestic ViolenceCommander: Lt. Rick Archer - (256) 341-4647 * – Asterisk indicates 2nd-shift |
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| Crime Scene Unit (CSU) Supervisor: 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. | |
 Violent Crimes Unit (VCU)Supervisor: Sgt. George Silvestri*- (256) 341-4634 |
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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
OperationsCommander: Lt. Jonathan Green- (256) 341-4609 |
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 Anti-Crimes Unit (ACU) Supervisor: Sgt. Kyle Shelton- (256) 341-4617 |
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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) 341-4617 |
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| Responsible for evidence searches, tracking of lost children, lost Alzheimer’s patients and criminals, narcotics detection, criminal apprehension and handler protection. |
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| Organized Crime Unit (OCU) Supervisor: Sgt. Jason Hyder - (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, Community Services & School Resource OfficersCommander: Sgt. Proncey Robertson - (256) 341-4641 |
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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. | |
 COMMUNITY
SERVICES UNITSupervisor: Sgt. Mike Cowart- (256) 351-7599 |
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| Responsible for Sex Offender Registration and Enforcement, PROJECT LIFESAVER, Gang Intelligence and Identification and CPAAA. |
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 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS Supervisor: Sgt. Scott Strickland- (256) 308-2308 |
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| Responsible for safety on school campuses and investigation of criminal activity on school campuses. |
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TRAFFIC DIVISION
 Traffic divisionDivision Commander: Lt. Roger Huntzinger- (256) 341-4661 |
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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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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
 Administration DivisionDivision Commander: Capt. Vince Baer – (256) 341-4657 |
 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERLt. John Crouch - (256) 341-4611 |
| 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: Sgt. J. Hayes- (256) 341-4667 Supervisor: Sgt. J. Buchli- (256) 341-4667 |
| WARRANT UNIT Supervisor: Sgt. J. Hayes - (256) 341-4667 |
| 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. Greg Alexander- (256) 341-4630 |
POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND Records Supervisor: Lt. Denise Stanley - (256) 341- 4665 |
